Little girl fell in water

[GoofyNewt]

I've read other posts like this and the ducklings were responsible for wetting the chicks. They are water fowl and their down is different, so they won't get soaked like the chicks but it is their instinct to play in the water. You might not like the advice to separate them and yes it will cost money to set up a separate brooder for them but you risk losing your chicks if they continue to get wet.

From what I've read the ducks aren't waterproof unless their mother coats them with an oil she produces, so the ducks have gotten wet before and as you can see from the picture they were a little wet. If they were responsible they would have been soaked just like the chickens.

 

[GoofyNewt]

We can only tell you what we know from experience. I guess you will learn one way or another. Doesn't sound like you really want advice. Good luck.

You said the heater isn't enough, and I'm responding with my good experience using it. Not sure how that translates to "I don't want advice" but good luck to you too.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I've read other posts like this and the ducklings were responsible for wetting the chicks. They are water fowl and their down is different, so they won't get soaked like the chicks but it is their instinct to play in the water. You might not like the advice to separate them and yes it will cost money to set up a separate brooder for them but you risk losing your chicks if they continue to get wet.

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[GoofyNewt]

Absolutely right. I used puppy pads because they absorb the water and are easily replaced and won't let the cardboard get wet. They have them at pet stores and Tractor Supply.

Hmmm I'm gonna try that

 

[GoofyNewt]

Please just turn the heat lamp on even tho you live in a hot ish area. I have lost two baby chicks since they got too cold.

It's pretty bright so of I don't turn it off it will mess with the chicks sense of day and night, and they might never go to sleep. They are doing well with the heat lamp on during the day, and the heater on at night. They even dried up over night with only the space heater and some ventilation available, and they're back to normal. I check on them about every couple of hours and will adjust the temperature if need be, so they're fine but thank you for your concern.

 

[GoofyNewt]

Easy solution to this whole thing. Either make a MHP...Momma Heating Pad... or buy a heating plate they can get under when they want more warmth. Either option is better than a heat lamp, which is dangerous, 'specially with a cardboard box

I was going to buy one but I saw they were pretty expensive, and I was watching plenty of chick rearing videos on YouTube where their only source of heat was the lamp. I'll get a MHP in the future but for now things are going well with what I have available.

 

[GoofyNewt]

So, so far I've only gotten one answer on my original topic was...
My chick is doing fine now, it just seems like she is struggling to hold herself up. Sometimes she stumbles and others she walks fine. When she sleeps she lays on her side and when she wakes up she's alert and alive. Anyone know what it could be??