North Carolina

[old blue]

Help! I have 12 bbs Ameraucanas that are 5 wks old . I have them in a brooder in my garage. One was dead this morning . Any suggestions

 

[NatureChica]

Is it too hot for them?
They should not be above 80 degrees by 5 weeks. I've got mine outside already.,..Had em reduced by 5 degrees every week of life...my 3 week olds pant if it gets above 80 now.

 

[old blue]

No its not to hot. 62 degrees. I have 4 more that are just standing and weak looking.

 

[NatureChica]

They should still be at about 75 degrees for their age.
I would put some save a chick in their water and hopefully that helps perk em up.
I do that for the first few weeks for chicks just in case they need an extra bump and it has lowered my mortality rate.
An unlimited supply of food and water, consistent 75 degrees, and a quiet and calm environment are all my suggestions. Keep us posted. Sounds like you may have noticed early enough to turn them around.

 

[old blue]

Going to raise their temperature in brooder and more electrolytes. Hope they make it.

 

[NatureChica]

I do too! Those electrolytes are an amazing thing. Fingers crossed and praying!

 

[old blue]

Thanks. Ill keep you posted

 

[cherylcohen]

Hi Everyone! I used to be a breeder in Northern California http://www.theomeletranch.com , sold my flocks when we moved to Mexico for 3 years and now we are on Lake Norman, NC! We love it here but miss my chickens! We are going to build a smallish coop and keep just 6 (promise!) hens.

I'm looking for some adults or pullets but I'm a bit of a chicken snob. Looking for large fowl only, a buff and black big fluffy orpington, a barred rock, easter egger/americana, Partridge Brahma, delaware, or other fun and fancy breeds. No bantams or silkies.

I'd appreciate any leads, THANKS

 

[Katieboosmama]

Hi Everyone! I used to be a breeder in Northern California http://www.theomeletranch.com , sold my flocks when we moved to Mexico for 3 years and now we are on Lake Norman, NC! We love it here but miss my chickens! We are going to build a smallish coop and keep just 6 (promise!) hens.

I'm looking for some adults or pullets but I'm a bit of a chicken snob. Looking for large fowl only, a buff and black big fluffy orpington, a barred rock, easter egger/americana, Partridge Brahma, delaware, or other fun and fancy breeds. No bantams or silkies.

I'd appreciate any leads, THANKS

Hey! I just got my girls from a breeder just south of Gastonia, (about 45 minutes from you) Check her out on FB, She sells 5-7 wk old pullets that are coop ready, I think she will have some available in November Margaret's roost. Hope this helps!

https://www.facebook.com/MargaretsRoost?fref=ts

 

[Katieboosmama]

Oh and Welcome to BYC!!!