I agree I don't think one day's worth of layer could kill them. I know that if it is a hot day, my birds will not drink their water if it is warm. This can cause a serious case of dehydration if the temps are high.
I think the with total picture, it could have happened.
-of the added calcium putting a strain on the kidneys
-with the high temps that the birds may not have been used to
-if they aren't drinking warm/hot water, they are getting dehydrated.
Does that mean it did?...... who knows.
I usually add ice cubes to the waterers if I'm going to be gone for an extended period of time and the temps are high. And I make sure the waterers are in a covered spot so they are shaded all day. And by the way, make sure your birds have plenty of shade and lots of cool breezes when the temps are elevated.
Good luck and please keep us posted if you find any others with problems.
regards,
keljonma
I think the with total picture, it could have happened.
-of the added calcium putting a strain on the kidneys
-with the high temps that the birds may not have been used to
-if they aren't drinking warm/hot water, they are getting dehydrated.
Does that mean it did?...... who knows.
I usually add ice cubes to the waterers if I'm going to be gone for an extended period of time and the temps are high. And I make sure the waterers are in a covered spot so they are shaded all day. And by the way, make sure your birds have plenty of shade and lots of cool breezes when the temps are elevated.
Good luck and please keep us posted if you find any others with problems.
regards,
keljonma