- Mar 2, 2007
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I have read every book and pamphlet I could find on raising chicks. I have a good coop under construction and I will probably be ordering my chicks but the end of the week.
I need a time line that includes all the hardware and feed and water and grit.
It seems I need "chick" feeders and waterers. But when to switch to adult bird equipment.
What about the temp for the chicks. 95 the first weeks with a heat lamp and then 5 degrees lower every week but for how long?
Exactly when to start the grit, Is there any clarity on the grit as far as sand, pebbles..? Does any one like Agway sell grit.
What about calcium suppliments? When do I start them and how long does that continue?
I'm really looking for something like a spreadsheet format broken down by week.
The books are great but the elaborate on every detail and interlace all the personal experiences which spreads the necessary info all over a 100 page book.
I guess I'm looking for 'Chicken Cliff Notes". Anybody have a summary thats short sweet and complete?
Thanks in Advance
I need a time line that includes all the hardware and feed and water and grit.
It seems I need "chick" feeders and waterers. But when to switch to adult bird equipment.
What about the temp for the chicks. 95 the first weeks with a heat lamp and then 5 degrees lower every week but for how long?
Exactly when to start the grit, Is there any clarity on the grit as far as sand, pebbles..? Does any one like Agway sell grit.
What about calcium suppliments? When do I start them and how long does that continue?
I'm really looking for something like a spreadsheet format broken down by week.
The books are great but the elaborate on every detail and interlace all the personal experiences which spreads the necessary info all over a 100 page book.
I guess I'm looking for 'Chicken Cliff Notes". Anybody have a summary thats short sweet and complete?
Thanks in Advance