I'm sorry, I know that must've been horrible to witness. Hope the other chicks are alrightShe ate the yellow chick. My mother was there at the time and grabbed her, but only after she killed it and tortured the rest of them…
I think they’re ok. Wasn’t too horrible, since I was working and didn’t see that. Also, she’s known to be a killer, so… that sucks but what can I do…I'm sorry, I know that must've been horrible to witness. Hope the other chicks are alright
did she get in accidently, or?
She was sent to the yard, and the baby coop is there during the day, and she opened the door and started going berserk.
Absolutely NOT. I don’t mean to come at you like a ton of bricks. Chickens have very sensitive respiratory systems and any combustion in their environment is asking for poor health. There is also the risk of fire and injury. You might want to look into a solar low voltage backup or permanent system and a proper 12v heat pad or plate to name a few. You could have a 12v light and such. Good healthy chicken raising to you all. Richard
The vase would get hot, and they might burn themselves. I have a camping cookstove with which I can heat water and put hot water (not boiling) in plastic bottles in the brooder. However, you would need to refresh the water in the bottles regularly since, depending on how cold it is and the size of your bottles, they can cool off quickly. I have moved my chicks into cardboard boxes and put them in my house on very cold days.
I use the "if it isn't good enough for me or my children, it isn't good enough for my chicks". You wouldn't leave a baby or toddler near a naked flame. I have used a hot water bottle - not too hot, wrapped in an old towel or blanket so they can get warmth from it. It's a shame there isn't a solar heat lamp available which could be charged in the day and come on at night or a certain temperature
There are such things. Too many actually. There are 12v pads and devices that are safe (low voltage) and effective. There are also sensors and relays to make things work. The caveat is that you need to have some knowledge and enthusiasm to design, build and or modify components and such. I am retired and am blessed with a good head and hands. I started out buying an Arduino project kit and lots of research / learning.
I wouldn't, one feather and you could have a fire.
