THEY ARE TRYING TO TELL ME SOMETHING AND I DONT GET IT

[Ruby Rogue]

Also make sure they are pooping.

 

[LaFleche]

.... i didn't know i should change their water that often. i think i change it every week. oops.

Due to the warmth of the heating lamp the bacterial growth in the water increases strongly.

You might want to add 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider to 1/4 gallon of fresh water. This reduces the bacterial growth and benefits the general health of your chicks and you only have to change the water once a day ...

 

[LaFleche]

Have a look at this water setup, this is what would work best: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...best-stab-at-this-bunch.1361357/post-22441175

 

[MaidMariHen]

My chicks enjoy jumping onto the side of the brooder if the top is off... it might be that they like being high up. Do you have a roost for them?