Posts by Elleoz

Wow! How much they change in a matter or weeks :)

Just wanted to update...   I finally got them interested in the water and they perked up quite a bit. Today they are much more alert and running around and playing a bit. I just want to play with them all day :)

I FINALLY got my babies today. They are so cute and my BO and Golden Comet are so sweet.   http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/642193/my-first-little-flock-pics#post_8648683   PS~ If anyone is looking for Cornish X's,...

I just brought my chicks home today from the local feed store and all they have done pretty much is sleep. I've seen them eat a little bit, with many naps in between. Is this normal? Should I wake them up and make them drink some water...

They are finally here! I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival for almost a month now....    Silver Laced Wyandott     Buff Orpington     Golden Comet    ...

I plan on putting their brooder in the front porch on warm days so that they can enjoy the fresh air and they won't make such a mess in the house. :)

Quote: Originally Posted by dixiebeast  I know they need to be about 95 degrees(with cooler area if they choose away from light) and drop it 5 degrees for each week of age..I use a rubbermaid tote and right...

I am new to chickens and I have question. I live in Indian Land (Lancaster) SC and will be getting 4 chicks on Friday . I plan on keeping them in the house, but not sure what heat do about the heat lamp. We have had...

I just set up my plastic tote brooder and did a test run with the heat lamp to see what the temperature is and I think it is going to be too hot. I only had it on for about 20 minutes and it was up to almost 100. I will be getting...

I am totally new to the chicken world, and anxiously awaiting my 4 fuzzy butts this Friday. I am getting 4 pullets (1 Buff Orpington, 1 Americauna, 1 Golden Comet and 1 Silver Laced Wyandott) from the local feed store. I am going out...