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[ChicksandJacque]

Hi I'm Jacque,
I've cared for grown chickens, but I've never raised chicks of my own. This fall I took the plunge and am finishing up my chicken coop and run. Coops just about ready for my chicks. My chicks are in a brooder in my house, warm and comfy. They are 3 1/2 week and 1 1/2 weeks old. The first 6 were shipped from a hatchery They all did fine. I then added 6 more from Rural King. I lost 3 of the younger chicks within 3 days of picking them up at Rural King. I wish I would have been better prepared with some remedies. The other 3 seem to be doing ok. I'd like to replace the 3 that I lost, but I'm a little worried they won't do well with my older chicks. Any advice?

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry for your losses. I would suggest keeping chick electrolytes and corid for emergencies.
If you want to add little ones, do it before the older ones reach 4 weeks. Be prepared with an additional brooder in case it doesn't work out. Raising them all out in the coop with a couple of brooder plates would be ideal. The more room they have the better they'll get along.

 

[ChicksandJacque]

Sometimes you can find older chicks at RK that may be closer in size to yours

Oh thanks, that's a great idea!

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[N F C]

Sorry for your losses.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Jacque, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry for your losses.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Jacque, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Tookie]

Hi, welcome! Nice to meet you.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So sorry for your losses. If you can pin point any symptoms, maybe we can be of help. Best wishes with your little ones!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Jacque, and welcome to BYC!!

So sorry about the chicks. I haven't had but a couple pass in many years but it's still so hard!