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Nah, they can be a little slow to pick up on eating and drinking, especially if they're only 2-3 days old and still using up the last of their yolk. With my chicks this year, since I didn't see them drink or eat to my satisfaction on day 1, I made sure to encourage them to do both on day 2...

A lot of people do suggest using a lamp when chicks first arrive, but after a day or two they really do need a warm and cool area so they can decide for themselves where they're most comfortable. Like today was a warm 67F, my 1-week-old chicks barely touched their heating pad all day. They...

You can use bedding right away but be aware that chicks may eat it. In which case grit should help with that. I've done both paper towels and assorted bedding (coarse aspen wood shavings, wood chips and other organic matter) and I think any of those work fine as long as you monitor how the...

Plates work via direct contact, there's no need to take a temperature reading under it. If it's warm/hot (but not burning) to the touch, then it's working as intended. Additional heat should not be provided.