The poopy butt seemed to just be on the fluff and not over the vent which is good. I cleaned it off. They didn't like that at all. I put alittle vinegar in the drinking water. They are definitely all eating. I assume they are all drinking. I saw two or three drinking.
Its hard to resist the little babies. I had to control myself. Luckily the feed store only had 4 breeds at this time.Congratulations! I remember when I got my first day old chicks last April...and I'm trying to figure out how to ask for forgiveness instead of permission if I decide to get some more babies this year.Have fun with them!
I did put them under when I first got them but they came right back out. I just looked and they are all under the brood plate.Sometimes they need a little coaxing underneath the heat plate, just gently place them under with your hand and hold there for a few seconds, they then seem to realize its a good place to be!
Oops,edited to say that I meant to say also, to make sure its set at the right height so that they can push their backs up to the heat
Success at last. I guess I can stop worrying about them so much
Thanks I am so far. I cannot stop watching them. I gave them a patch of grass from outside and they are going frantic eating it.
Yes and I think one of the problems at the store was they didn't sleep well. They have been extremely active today.
