Posts by howfunkyisurchicken

Oh, and by the way, I use a regular 60 watt bulb in my brooder. You may want to change back to the 52 watt bulb and move the lamp down until you find a bigger box. Then switch back to the 100 watt bulb. If you keep using the 100 watt...

I would move it a little closer to concentrate the light into one corner so the rest of the box will be cooler. Put the feed and water at the opposite end of the light so they have to come out from under it to eat and drink. This would...

Just put them in the coop tonight and close the door. They'll get used to it. Its a change, chickens hate change

Quote:Originally Posted by PaintedFeathers question, my friend (Angelobutter) said she has a hovabator I could borrow for my 1 older egg to hatch. Would this work? Has anyone ever used a hovabator?I've never used one, but most...

Yea, I'd be livid if I had to pay that much to get my own dog back! LIVID! What did they say to you? Did she have a holding period and you missed it (which still shouldn't matter, in my opinion, she's YOUR dog). Even though she was lost,...

They all look alot like splash Andelusians to me

You may want to either nix the save-a-chick or the ACV. Just do one or the other. You can have too much of a good thing. Something else that comes to mind (especially if your chicks a heavier breeds) is the temp. I know everyone says 95°...

Yep, looks like a little cockerel to me. You could sell or give him away on Craigslist or put up a flyer in the feed store.

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Yes, that's a valid concern. I'd cover the top with some chicken wire or hardware clothe.