Thanks Bogtown Chick and LoveThemBirds! I am amazad at how quickly they have grown and feathered out. We are still finishing the coop, just using whatever reclaimed materials we have. It should be ready hopefully next weekend. I can't wait to let them out there and see how they respond to all...
Ok so first off, just wanted to say I will Pray for your upcoming heart surgery.
Also, never tapped a tree before, but I see a bunch down this way with blue bags attached, is that for the sap also??
Finally warmed up enough to let the chicks out for a little bit, they are just over a month old. Have gotten so big so fast, not sure now much longer they will be able to fit in the brooder. How old should they before they can stay out in the coop or does it really depend more on the...
@TeaChick & @Bogtown Chick Thanks for the responses. I really felt silly at first, but no biggie. I am new to this so am probably going to ask alot of silly questions before I'm through. Course my daddy always said the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
Also here is another...
Congratulations to all the newly arrived chicks, all the pictures are great. Ours are getting so big, almost 3 weeks old now. I am amazed at just how quickly they groww and how much I already am looking forward to getting more! Will post more picture Friday.
@KensingtonHens Yes we ordered from Cackle, but we did not order our supplies through them. We built our own brooder and got our other supplies from the local TSC. We ordered New Hampshire Reds, we were looking for a good dual purpose bird.
Just a ray of hope for you, we ordered only 5 and it was below zero the two nights following their ship date. All arrived alive and well. Here's a picture of them now.