Mine were hatched April 19th and started laying last week.
Man.. I wanted a Carolina Coop so bad. The wait is real though. It looks awesome! Need to plan the year before if you want one... that and the price hurdle. So jealous @John Canfield
I'm planning to start composting soon and I'm looking for tumbler or other composting recommendations. Pros, cons, etc. Like.. I have X and I love it! Or.. I've used X in the past, what a waste of money! Stupid thing broke in a month!
I'm looking at tumblers or other small system composting...
I think you can even order off of Amazon now.
Depending on where you live, your local Walmart might carry feed and treats.
I agree with the others and use Tractor Supply as well as D&B supply
I only got chicks this year and I picked up locally, so I can't say whether or not this is a reputable place to get them, but I've seen these on tractor supply's website.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/hoovers-hatchery-coronation-sussex
I thought they looked pretty. Slight blue...
Update: so far so good. Maple has been continuing to eat and jump around. No lethargy.
I forgot to say, thanks for the reply, Wyorp Rock. I read my email notification and was surprised I received such a prompt reply. It totally made me feel better.
What happened?
I had just finished my normal emptying/refilling waterer, refilling food, checking they have grit, moving around wood shaving bedding, etc. When, after finishing the bit of clover I had snipped for them in the yard.. My favorite pullet (an ameraucana), walked over and looked up at...
When chicks were a week old, I started on plain water. The 1 gallon of water I originally used lasted the 6 days I had them. Refilled with plain filtered water. Haven't added any supplements to their water per Rosemarythyme's reply/advice.
Thanks for the info, U_Stormcrow. Good to know about the...
Okay.. so what i wanted..3 feet wide, 19 or 16 gauge, 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch grid, black coated welded wire for the chicken run, ventilation coverings, windows, etc.
The problem?
I can't find any anywhere. Home depot and Lowe's appear to be out of stock online for similar black coated welded wire...
I started on plain water yesterday, room temperature. The electrolyte water I had was all the same gallon pitcher. I stopped completely filling up the water dispenser since I was tossing a lot of it at the end of the night since there was poop in the chick waterer.
Yes, they've had chick grit...