I just built a system out of a 32 gal trash can the I got for $9 at Walmart. Added 6 nipples on short pvc pipe. The drop in heater keeps the water warm in the pvc since the distance of the nipple is close to the heat source.
Ordered these beautiful chicks directly from GFF (newest bloodline import) and they are feathered out and very robust. They were hatched on July 26 and are currently about 10 weeks old, and I have only 2 pairs available. Offered in a pair of a cockerel and pullet.
Vaccinated for Marek's and...
This one was kept in a smaller brooder with some of my favs. She/he is the yellow one in the white bowl. I tried to upload the video I made when they arrived but couldn't so this shot is captured out of the video.
No internet on the farm which is good in most cases, but here is the poullet. They're both really friendly and the color is a slim minority of the flock, so the are the ones I have gotten to know best consequently. Here she is:
I did observe that. These are 5 weeks and in the 2-3 week range some of the females seemed to be developing contrasted barring. The cinnamon down females have the peachy breast and the colors you mentioned. The grey females are similar but slightly more grey and fewer browns in the coloring. The...