How to keep shipped chicks ALIVE (NO one tells you this!)

[@garyhempel6316]

I put 12 freshly hatched chicks in the brooder, dipped beaks in the water and put food in a paper plate,. they totally ignored the food. till i tapped on the food in the plate,. then they all ran over and started pecking my finger then the food. and emptied that plate in about 20 mins lol , that was about the cutest thing i ever saw. Ended up loosing one chick that har a hard time hatching though.

[@ECole-le7we]

So, so, so well done. Highly impactful.

[@thefeatherbrain]

Thank you so much!

[@joyg8904]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you

[@WilliamBarnden]

Keep the videos coming very helpful information

[@ruatteijahau7009]

I am so happy you still posts and I will be there to support you I have learned so much from your videos keep yourself safe too!

[@marklese984]

Again ..thank you...I've only ever hatched chicks with a momma...but I have to add some hens for my roosters and I really am nervous about the process...I don't know why I didn't get notification on all the new videos...binge time ❤

[@MosaicHomestead]

I don't order chicks, I'll buy or hatch , I use a 12v light bulb because I do everything off grid, this includes hatching.

[@kylemartin832]

Order from a place that guarantees live delivery. Those places will care more about safe delivery. Also, it's pretty expensive to run a space heater at that temp for a week or 2. Like really expensive. Heat lamps work great and are safe if used correctly. Are also much cheaper than a space heater and heat plate.

[@Sylvia411]

I've been watching many of your videos. Thank you for all your amazing work! This brand new chicken mama is feeling less stressed about my very first chicks. I pick them up tomorrow! Eeek! So excited!

[@soulspaces]

We just hatched our sweet babies and made a video for anyone that wants to watch baby chicks hatch!!! And I followed all of your imprinting advice and oh my that was the most magical experience making that eye contact!! It was truly life changing. I am so close with these chicks now! Million thanks. All the best -Rene

[@thefeatherbrain]

So glad you were able to imprint! You made a beautiful video! For all who want to watch your chick hatching (I LOVED it!), here's the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2UhmuMa8uhgLs

[@soulspaces]

@@thefeatherbrainyou’re the sweetest. Thank you 🙏

[@amysperry75]

I’m getting my babies in a couple days and so excited! I’ve owned chickens before but had no clue how to truly keep them happy and healthy. Your videos are huge help. Thank you 😊

[@user-fs9pl1wj7l]

you saved some shipped chicks lives😊

[@kathyclark7324]

So thankful for your information

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Take Care!!!

[@Niki-xr6cw]

I would never order chicks through the mail ,that is harsh and so cruel . Where I purchased my hens also sells chicks it’s only an 8 minute drive . you have given very valuable information ,so a big thank you for that ❤ I may get some chicks next summer I am in the Uk,as far as I know shipping chicks is only done my intensive rearing operation 😢

[@thefeatherbrain]

I agree it's harsh and cruel, but I would estimate 95% of Americans are having their chicks shipped across the country to them OR they're buying from local feed stores (which have the chicks shipped to the store from hatcheries across the country). Everyone in this country believes shipping chicks is harmless. I've not seen anyone question it aside from vegan animal rights activists and even they aren't familiar with the research. I am trying to plant seeds of information in my videos, because I've found if I just say "this is a horrible practice, it needs to stop, and here's why," no one will listen. I'm instead trying to meet people where they're at and guide them without shaming or making them feel judged. Also, as far as I know, the UK intensive operations ship their chicks in climate-controlled trucks (not sure if it's all of them, but I think so.) So even the factory farms over there are being more humane than chicken lovers over here in this respect.

[@PracticingLiberty]

Another great video!

[@ronmcdowell4794]

I just got mine yesterday. I love all 8 of them. I got most of my information from you, thanks 😊

[@davinasquirrel7672]

Oh those poor little chicks and what they go through. I always buy my chicks locally, within a half hour drive of home (and that stresses me enough!). I am thinking about fertile eggs next time, I have a buff orpington who should make a great mother (she is like the flock's peace keeper, loves everyone).

[@petfunwitheliza]

this video helped me, Luna, Petunia, Honey, and Shadow sooo much. thank you for saving my chicks.

[@yassine1491]

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[@staceybaker1686]

Aww, sweet babies..

[@soulspaces]

Well made my dear thank you!!!

[@rippedoffbadley]

Hi from Australia, mine wernt live they were aggs i got them from ebay, i got 12 from 2 different places, all except 2 were firtile from one place they were all yolkers the rest, and the other 12, one was broken and one didnt do anything, but the other 10 from this lady look great they go into lockdown tomorrow, never done this before, i have everything ready, cant wait to see what we get as they are mixed heratage .I watch Random Okey farms with marie and fifi, marie showed with the baby chicks you can tap on the food like mother would, once they get that, then the same thing with the water, mummy chickens peck to show the babies, its a simple but very effective technich, take care stay safe.

[@LilyRodan-eq4sy]

Chicks keeps side eyeing me when I make them think I'm their mom.

[@thomastonnessen8056]

I ordered 40 birds and all alive on delivery 20 meat 20 mixed egg layers. Ended up losing two meat birds to the lack of awareness of flip syndrome where after 2 weeks they might eat them selves to death if not switched to 12hr on 12hr off feedings. Also lost three egg birds over the first 3 weeks from I don’t know what but i did give cool water.

[@thefeatherbrain]

Could have been from shipping stress. The research shows that the death rate for shipped chicks is higher than for non-shipped chicks for AT LEAST 6 weeks following shipping. Of course, we can't know for sure if that was that cause, but it is a possibility...

[@thomastonnessen8056]

@@thefeatherbrain first time raising Cornish cross so I’m almost 100% it was leaving the feed in there that did them in because both died over night with huge croups full of food. But have raised egg layers in the past still have 6 adults from the first batch 4 years ago and only had one death and it was in transit.

[@torchedcustomwoodflagsllc4718]

Good job. Thanks again

[@robshaw736]

Thanks so much for your videos. They’ve been really helpful. I was wondering about the tent brooder. What flooring do you do? I’m guessing the tent floor is waterproof. Do you put anything on top of that?

[@christynm.8933]

GREAT VIDEO! VERY INFORMATIVE!👏👏👏❤️

[@meb3153]

add electrolytes and carbs to your list. heat especially like you said.

[@dawngeary6140]

Wow I never thought of the stress that the chicks under go from birth

[@AstralK9]

Thank you so much for your content. It helped me so much with imprinting and using all your tips. I’m curious if you’ve had issues with a chick sudden leg injury? Within 3 days our healthy chick suddenly started limping and progressively has gotten worse to no weight on the leg. I can’t seem to find online a solution besides monitor, separate, and keeping them fed/hydrated/warm. I’ve also isolated due to others spotting her weakness. Awful to watch and unsure what would be best next.

[@thefeatherbrain]

So sorry, but I have no experience with this. Wishing you all the best in her recovery.

[@barbareemoore4247]

My new born chicks are eating as soon as born

[@suttonfamilycrazyfarm4281]

Hello I need your help asap I live in Arkansas its been heat advisories bc its been so hot. I have chicks that are a few days old I know the red light is way too hot but do they still need some extra heat or is the outside temp ok. at night its abt 80 and day time its been in the 100's? Ive had one chick die bc he got to hot :( I feel like im failing them please help me Brittany

[@thefeatherbrain]

So sorry to hear you're going through this. How big is your brooder? They will likely need a little more heat at night if they're only a few days old - typically you want the HOTTEST part of your brooder to be 90-95 for the first week (lower 5 degrees every week thereafter), but that's only the HOTTEST part. They need to be able to get away from the heat if they need to, so a little bigger brooder can help with that. If you have access to cardboard boxes, you can put as many together as you need to make the space larger. Have you thought about using a fan to help them through the heat? I would put a little fan in one side of the brooder during the day. I would face it in a direction where they can get away from the draft if they need to in another part of the coop. So if the fan cools them too much, they can get away from the fan and heat up. You could even use a super tiny clip on fan if that's more convenient, or a freestanding little one, whatever works best in your set up. A lot of the little fans are battery powered (and rechargeable) too, which can make things easier. When the chicks are behaving as though they're hot, shoe them in front of the fan until they figure out that will cool them off on their own. Does that help? Best of luck in this most difficult situation. Bri

[@thefeatherbrain]

@suttonfamilycrazyfarm4281 You also could put a frozen water bottle or two in the brooder for the chicks to sit near when they're feeling hot. The combo of that and a little fan should make an enormous difference - again just make sure they have a spot where they can get out of the fan again to warm up.

[@rickbryan9510]

Love your video's, how to contact you direct?