Hello,
This is my first time raising keets. We received an order of 18 on 8/4. 4 have already died from unexplained deaths, and one drowning.
They're in a feeding trough on sand. The light is on one end and keeping at 95 degrees (cooler on the other end). No draft. Game bird starter (30% protein).
They all seem fine, then when I check on them in the morning I have found 2 dead ones each day.
What could be the cause? They all came from a very reputable hatchery that I've had good luck with buying chicks from.
We'll be receiving more keets early next month. I'd like to avoid all the dying if I can, and keep the rest of the ones we have healthy.
This is my first time raising keets. We received an order of 18 on 8/4. 4 have already died from unexplained deaths, and one drowning.
They're in a feeding trough on sand. The light is on one end and keeping at 95 degrees (cooler on the other end). No draft. Game bird starter (30% protein).
They all seem fine, then when I check on them in the morning I have found 2 dead ones each day.
What could be the cause? They all came from a very reputable hatchery that I've had good luck with buying chicks from.
We'll be receiving more keets early next month. I'd like to avoid all the dying if I can, and keep the rest of the ones we have healthy.