Hello all! I have a MD and MG flock.
I put my MD vaccinated 3 week old chicks outside in their own coop and run within the large coop and run last Monday. I started a dose of Denagard for the whole flock, including the chicks, that Wednesday. We are on day 6 of treatment and the chicks are a full 4 weeks old today. I was outside this morning and heard 2 sneezes while feeding the chicks.
Question:
I reduced their heat slightly last night and had them out in their run for a few hours during the sunny 60's degree weather yesterday. Should I bring the heat up and just allow them the option to go outside? I know they will stay inside in their heated coop mostly. Is it advisable to continue to feather them out (which they are doing nicely) or just baby them during the next few cold days? Our weather should warm up again later this week.
I do have one girl sneezing in the flock but she has been on and off my "watch super close possible euthanize" list for a few months.
Other than that all 5 chicks, are active, social and eating well. I know they can decline fast though.
All advice, experience and thoughts are welcomed and appreciated!
I put my MD vaccinated 3 week old chicks outside in their own coop and run within the large coop and run last Monday. I started a dose of Denagard for the whole flock, including the chicks, that Wednesday. We are on day 6 of treatment and the chicks are a full 4 weeks old today. I was outside this morning and heard 2 sneezes while feeding the chicks.
Question:
I reduced their heat slightly last night and had them out in their run for a few hours during the sunny 60's degree weather yesterday. Should I bring the heat up and just allow them the option to go outside? I know they will stay inside in their heated coop mostly. Is it advisable to continue to feather them out (which they are doing nicely) or just baby them during the next few cold days? Our weather should warm up again later this week.
I do have one girl sneezing in the flock but she has been on and off my "watch super close possible euthanize" list for a few months.
Other than that all 5 chicks, are active, social and eating well. I know they can decline fast though.
All advice, experience and thoughts are welcomed and appreciated!