Posts by marbekschicks

Quote: Originally Posted by DLV58  I took my girls outside for the first time yesterday evening, I put them in a wire cage to be safe, cause I bet they are faster than me..so is my dog... I...

I don't know anything about bran. Would I buy wheat bran or oat bran? Is this the bran I would need? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bob-s-Red-Mill-Unprocessed-Miller-s-Wheat-Bran-10-oz-Pack-of-4/17340181

I hate the thought of going to buy a 50 lb bag of feed for $18.54 that is medicated. I still have a 20 lb unopened bag of the starter/grower that cost me $8.47. I won't have to open it until tonight or Tuesday night. I had a few sample...

Having a hen hatch a baby is a miracle here. We love going out checking to see if there are babies. We only let a broody have 2 or 3 eggs at a time. So precious when we find the new babies.

Congrats! Aren't they so cute? I have gotten new chicks at least once a year for 4 years now. It never gets old getting and caring for new babies.

Quote: Originally Posted by MercyMe03  I have also been taking my chicks out on nice days to play. It's already been in the 90's some here.They have a ball when they are out playing and are so tired when I put them back...

Quote: Originally Posted by TaylorHobbyFarms  Are they on Medicated Chick Starter?  I would at least recommend that they be on this before playing out on the ground.   No, they aren't. That's another...

It's about 85* out. I was wondering if I could take my 4 chicks that are 2-1/2-3 weeks old outside to play in the grass. I have always kept them inside in the brooder until 8-9 weeks old. Thought maybe I would do things different this...

I use a small waterer that came in a kit from Tractor Supply that measures in ml's. I give my 4, they are 2-1/2 to 3 weeks old, 300 ml once a day of water with electrolytes. There is always some water left when I wash and refill.

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