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In the Brooder
- Jul 10, 2022
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I got my first ever chicks last Saturday. They seem to be doing well. They eat, drink, and seem lively all day in the brooder. I check on them several times a day, and they're starting to interact with me more often.
I switched out all their bedding yesterday, and I noticed a variety of poop colors. I checked a chart and everything I'm seeing seems normal. However, first thing this morning, one of the chicks climbed onto the heating plate in the brooder and pooped. I wiped it up and it was totally clear like water. She hopped down and ran off to get food. I got nervous about it, but after doing a Google search, it seems this can be a reaction to heat. I live in eastern NC and it's been 90 and humid all week. I've noticed that the chicks don't always want to sleep under the heating plate, so I think a reaction to heat could be a possibility for this chick. She seems fine otherwise.
Is this somewhat normal? Should I switch to a medicated feed for a few days just to be on the safe side?
I switched out all their bedding yesterday, and I noticed a variety of poop colors. I checked a chart and everything I'm seeing seems normal. However, first thing this morning, one of the chicks climbed onto the heating plate in the brooder and pooped. I wiped it up and it was totally clear like water. She hopped down and ran off to get food. I got nervous about it, but after doing a Google search, it seems this can be a reaction to heat. I live in eastern NC and it's been 90 and humid all week. I've noticed that the chicks don't always want to sleep under the heating plate, so I think a reaction to heat could be a possibility for this chick. She seems fine otherwise.
Is this somewhat normal? Should I switch to a medicated feed for a few days just to be on the safe side?
