Hey there!
I am new here and I have already introduced myself in another post but I thought I would try to be more specific on what I need help with. I will be raising a total of 26 chicks in 6 weeks for my school districts FFA show. Eventually I will narrow them down to the 3 broilers with back ups but if I'm being honest I have no idea what I'm doing. I will be having help from my ag teacher but ofc I will mainly be responsible. It will be my first time raising chickens. I have helped my friends with their projects but evidently I just have no idea where to start lol. I am hoping for around 10 lb birds in 6 weeks or possibly even more if I can achieve that. I am looking for advice on what feed I should use or what would be best for them. What supplements should I use or bedding? Electrolytes? I live in the South Houston, TX area and I will be getting my birds around December. I will be using heat lamps, probably 2 since it will be colder. Multiple people have recommended that I should keep my broilers moving at all times i.e. rabbits, or music. Not completely sure if they would be comfortable with a rabbit but maybe it'll work? If any of yall have any suggestions or advice I am more than willing to accept it. Thank yall!
I am new here and I have already introduced myself in another post but I thought I would try to be more specific on what I need help with. I will be raising a total of 26 chicks in 6 weeks for my school districts FFA show. Eventually I will narrow them down to the 3 broilers with back ups but if I'm being honest I have no idea what I'm doing. I will be having help from my ag teacher but ofc I will mainly be responsible. It will be my first time raising chickens. I have helped my friends with their projects but evidently I just have no idea where to start lol. I am hoping for around 10 lb birds in 6 weeks or possibly even more if I can achieve that. I am looking for advice on what feed I should use or what would be best for them. What supplements should I use or bedding? Electrolytes? I live in the South Houston, TX area and I will be getting my birds around December. I will be using heat lamps, probably 2 since it will be colder. Multiple people have recommended that I should keep my broilers moving at all times i.e. rabbits, or music. Not completely sure if they would be comfortable with a rabbit but maybe it'll work? If any of yall have any suggestions or advice I am more than willing to accept it. Thank yall!