So we went to go pick up the chicks from the post office today, and when i opened the box, 6 were dead. I ordered 25 chicks from Meyer Hatchery, and got 2 extras. So out of 27, I have 21 and a few more chicks don't look so good.
What can I do to help them? I have them inside in a plastic bin with their heat lamp and food and water. i dipped all their beaks in the water, so they drank a little bit. This is my first time ever ordering from a hatchery, and the chicks are in terrible shape. A couple are bearly clinging to life, and just lay limp. The rest stand around with their eyes closed and cheep loudly.
I have raised chicks for many years, but I always hatch my own or buy from the feed store, they are always lively and attentive. These look slow and kind of sick, and I have no idea what i can do to help them. Suggestions anyone??!!
What can I do to help them? I have them inside in a plastic bin with their heat lamp and food and water. i dipped all their beaks in the water, so they drank a little bit. This is my first time ever ordering from a hatchery, and the chicks are in terrible shape. A couple are bearly clinging to life, and just lay limp. The rest stand around with their eyes closed and cheep loudly.
I have raised chicks for many years, but I always hatch my own or buy from the feed store, they are always lively and attentive. These look slow and kind of sick, and I have no idea what i can do to help them. Suggestions anyone??!!