Bobwhite chick problems

[Anders W. Aune]

Hello!

In Norway we have problems getting the bobwhite chicks to live up. They are eating well, but after a couple of days they get sick and die. We give them antibiotics, and that helps a bit.

Is this usual?

[drwink]

I take it you are using gamebird starter, are you crushing it up first ?
Are you keeping the brooder warm enough ? About 98 degrees for the first week, then lower 5 degrees each week for the first 4 weeks is the way I've done it without to many problems.

Hope this helps
Wally

[Anders W. Aune]

Thank you! :)

I don't think our "lines" is so good either. :(