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Hello there! I was wondering if I could use a 25-35 gallon rubbermaid bin as a starting brooder. I want to keep around 4-5 chicks in it. If this is acceptable, when should I move them to something larger?

Hello there! As I've said before, I'm going to begin raising chicks in April or May. They'll probably be Buff Orphingtons. I plan to adopt 3-4 of them. Maybe 5. I'll likely use Rubbermaid tubs for a starting brooder, but what about the coop? I'd prefer that it have a run due to the fact that I...

Hi there, I've been searching around for awhile on when to switch chicks from a starter feed. I've found some useful info, but a lot of different sources say a lot of different things. I'll be a first time chicken owner in April or May, so I want to give my chicks the best. When did you guys...

Hi there, I'm new to BYC. I actually don't own any chickens yet, but once I move to CA I'll be raising some chicks. I've never done it before, but I've been researching loads of things on how to care for poultry. I've always wanted to have some, so this is like a dream come true! I plan on...