Seven dead hens within 4 hours, not attacked. UPDATE: Teflon Poisoning!

[lazy gardener]

When I'm incubating, I also will not use teflon.

 

[flwrldy]

I just googled it too. We didn't know and I'm so sorry to our girls. My husband is devastated right now- blaming himself. But we just had no idea.

It’s not either of y’alls fault. The manufacturer should put a warning on them since people use these for their chickens all the time, especially baby chicks. This is Not your fault!! The only good thing about this and sadly at your expense is that now we all know, and with that can also warn others through word of mouth since the manufacturer doesn’t. I’m so sorry for your loss. Mine are my babies too, and I would be devastated. Praying God comforts you. by the way I’m in NH. So howdy neighbor.

 

[casportpony]

could tube her if shes not drinking/eating on her own

That's what I would do. Syringing water is way too dangerous and stressful to the bird.

 

[NikAndHerChicks]

@DwayneNLiz Super informative, thank you!!

 

[AaronandAlice]

Hello there... I am Alice's husband. I just want to say, that this was very much my fault. Although I did not know that a Teflon lamp would harm/kill chickens, I am the one who took the bulb out of the package and told her to use it to heat the coop. I have been servicing commercial food equipment for over 27 years now, and not once have I ever read the box that the lamps come out of. These are the very same bulbs that keep the wing bar food warm at your grocery stores.

The terrible scene in the coop I witnessed while Alice was posting with you folks last night, brought a wave of fear over me, that was confirmed as I read the lamp box. Although we had no idea, I feel responsible for this. It is our first time brooding chickens, and we went in with a lot of researching what needed to be done first. Nothing can prepare you for this. I just went through the posts, and see Alice taking the blame. I assured her it was ok to use the bulb, because it just produces heat. I am having a hard time accepting the result. Truly, I had never heard of any dangers of PTFE. I am sorry this even happened, but I am thankful you folks are comforting her. We will do what we can to revive the remaining 2 birds. The rooster actually seems unscathed by it all. Thank you for your support and friendship. It means a lot. Alice puts in 99% of the work everyday to keep them fed, warm, safe. I let her down. And that's the worst...

 

[casportpony]

to you too.

 

[NikAndHerChicks]

Don't beat yourself up... 95% of us on this site could have made the same mistake.

 

[aart]

<SNAP> Another chick season, another season of Blooie forgetting to mention that in addition to the other options!

No biggie....but, yeah, baby chickie season approaches, pretty faraway but still!!

It states right there on the package. Not to used as a brooder or with poultry. Yikes. Sorry.

Damn, I didn't even see that.

I'd known about the teflon thing from years ago when I kept pet birds indoors,
nothing new, just not real common of an issue with chickens.

 

[Hamiam]

Hello there... I am Alice's husband. I just want to say, that this was very much my fault. Although I did not know that a Teflon lamp would harm/kill chickens, I am the one who took the bulb out of the package and told her to use it to heat the coop. I have been servicing commercial food equipment for over 27 years now, and not once have I ever read the box that the lamps come out of. These are the very same bulbs that keep the wing bar food warm at your grocery stores.

The terrible scene in the coop I witnessed while Alice was posting with you folks last night, brought a wave of fear over me, that was confirmed as I read the lamp box. Although we had no idea, I feel responsible for this. It is our first time brooding chickens, and we went in with a lot of researching what needed to be done first. Nothing can prepare you for this. I just went through the posts, and see Alice taking the blame. I assured her it was ok to use the bulb, because it just produces heat. I am having a hard time accepting the result. Truly, I had never heard of any dangers of PTFE. I am sorry this even happened, but I am thankful you folks are comforting her. We will do what we can to revive the remaining 2 birds. The rooster actually seems unscathed by it all. Thank you for your support and friendship. It means a lot. Alice puts in 99% of the work everyday to keep them fed, warm, safe. I let her down. And that's the worst...

My heart breaks for you. I know its hard, but you have to forgive yourself. It's clear to everyone that it was a very sad accident. Who knows how many chicken lives have been saved by the two of you sharing your story.

 

[aart]

My heart breaks for you. I know its hard, but you have to forgive yourself. It's clear to everyone that it was a very sad accident. Who knows how many chicken lives have been saved by the two of you sharing your story.

Ditto Dat^^^ Big Time!