6 Most common problems in chicks

Chick season is upon us and just about everyone I know has hatched or bought new chicks for their flocks! By now your chicks are running around their brooder happily doing their cute little chick things. Nothing can make the fun come to a halt faster then a sick chick can though....and I have spent more then my fair share of time worrying about the little feather balls! It can be pretty upsetting when you don't know what's wrong with your chick. Luckily there aren't too many illnesses chicks can get so it's usually pretty easy to figure out what's wrong.

First of all relax, most chick issues are not your fault! Many are caused by genetics or nutritional deficiencies in the breeding stock. The first thing you need to do when you notice a sick chick is to make sure they have everything they need in their brooder. (here's a list of brooder necessities) You'll want to make sure chicks are not too hot or too cold. If your chicks are a week old the brooder temperature should be around 95° at chick level, right under their heat source. You'll want to decrease this temperature by 5° a week as they grow. Make sure their water is clean and not contaminated with food, bedding or chick poo. Make sure the food is dry and free from poo also.
Read more »
6 Most common problems in chickswas originally posted by Favorite Chicken Blogs