Hello! We recently got 10 lavender Orpington chicks. They’re being kept in a large tub from TSC with their heat lamp, food, water, and pine shavings. I noticed two of the chicks picking on all the others, poking the others eyes and not letting go of them. I separated those two and the remaining ones are now calm. Some of the group of chicks eyes are closed now though. 2 of them have both of their eyes closed and 1 chick has just one eye closed. Is this because the meaner ones poked at them? Will they eventually open them on their own or will the chicks with their eyes closed die? They’re all moving around like normal except that the ones with their eyes closed stumble a bit (which I assume is because they can’t see too well) but they still have quite a bit of energy and somewhat drink water still. Any advice or tips?
Also one of the “nicer” chicks ended up dying. I believe the “meaner” ones poked its eyes and I believe he/she got too cold and unfortunately didn’t make it.
Also one of the “nicer” chicks ended up dying. I believe the “meaner” ones poked its eyes and I believe he/she got too cold and unfortunately didn’t make it.