- Apr 30, 2010
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I had 4 of the pullets that died out of 26. They were suppose to be born last Tuesday and delivered last Thursday. But they came Friday so I am guessing they were born on Wednesday. They are from the local 4-H program. As a group they seem healthy. I have checked on them at least 5 times a day. I try to keep the heat bulb around 90. I will move it up or down depending on the temp. As far as the chicks goes they seem content . They are active and I think the temp is ok because they do not huddle in a tight group under the light or they do not try to stay away from it either. They are all over the place. I do have them outside but they are in a new coop that does not leak or have drafts on them. They are also in a tub at least 16 inches high so any drafts would be above them. What I have seen with the 4 that died was they would not move much or eat. Its been 30 years since I have been around young pullets so I forgot a lot. But I do remember loosing some, 3-4 but then we would get them in groups of 100. This morning the rest seemed fine but they did yesterday morning as well. I think I had the first 3 to die within 24 hours between Sat and Sun. Then one this morning. I have gave them new water and washed out the water jug each day. I washed it thoroughly then washed it with just water. I then let it dry. I also dump out the food when it gets clumpy. I put it in a pie pan at first but then the second day I had them I put it in one of the feeders made for them. For the most part I see no reason for them to die now other than the trip from Texas to Tennessee. So should I be concerned or do you think they will stop dying. As of this morning the ones left seemed spry and running around. But they did that yesterday morning.
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