I moved them to therun and coup the day i first posted. I move the heat lamp out there too. Now im seeing that they avoid the heat lamp because its too hot for it. I unplugged the heat lamp just now. Forecast lows at night are the mid seventies so at four weeks old they should be ok. Its a...
We have 19 three week old chicks. The weather is getting warmer here in Texas. The chicks seem awefully crowded in the 2'-4' brooder. Im thinking of moving them to the run and coup. Your advice? I put hay on the floor of the run and coup. Is that a good idea? It seems like an awefully fluffy...
Our chicks seem to be doing well in their second day here. We found a few cases of pasty butt which were lovingly relieved of them. I found a piece of a small curved limp with a Y in it and placed it in the brooder to see if they will roost. Having lots of fun!
Awesome thread, We have twenty first time chicks due to arrive any day and We will eventually get around to naming them. I am amazed that I found all these names all in one place! This is an awesome place!
Hello, also from Emory, born and raised. Maybe we know each other. Just starting out myself. We are expecting our first chicks any day now. We are excited!
We're in Emory, Texas, In northeast texas, about 60 miles east of Dallas, near Lake Fork, and Lake Tawakoni.
"There is no fairer place on earth warmed by the son." Macijah Autrey, hero and defender of the Alamo.
Texas Strong!!!!!
Are there any chicken breeders close to me?