birds4kids
Songster
- May 15, 2015
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I would rather be told I am off track than find out the hard way, everyone makes mistakes and I see forums like this as the way we try and help others avoid repeating ours.
Looking to start a small home flock, more hobby/pets than production. Learning for the kids etc.
Found some local sellers that have Black Copper Marans, Easter Eggers and Olive Eggers which we are interested in.
Hit Fleet Farm tonight got some
probiotic and electrolyte combo packs,
pine shavings,
44gallon tote,
bag of the unmedicated starter feed
galvanized feed and water bases to be used with mason jars.
I believe I have what I need for heating them but if needbe I will go back and buy the heating pad. Will be in a well sealed garage, temperature stable.
Any problems with the breed combo?
Supplies?
Anything I completely missed?
I know buying local I wont get vaccinated birds and I understand that straight run probably half will not be the right gender.
I also understand there is some biosecurity risk getting chicks from a couple sources.
Like I said though this is pets/hobby not a production flock we will take our chances.
Let me have it.
Looking to start a small home flock, more hobby/pets than production. Learning for the kids etc.
Found some local sellers that have Black Copper Marans, Easter Eggers and Olive Eggers which we are interested in.
Hit Fleet Farm tonight got some
probiotic and electrolyte combo packs,
pine shavings,
44gallon tote,
bag of the unmedicated starter feed
galvanized feed and water bases to be used with mason jars.
I believe I have what I need for heating them but if needbe I will go back and buy the heating pad. Will be in a well sealed garage, temperature stable.
Any problems with the breed combo?
Supplies?
Anything I completely missed?
I know buying local I wont get vaccinated birds and I understand that straight run probably half will not be the right gender.
Like I said though this is pets/hobby not a production flock we will take our chances.
Let me have it.