Thanks to everyone who replied regarding transitioning the greenhouse to a chicken coop. I opted to just spring for a new coop instead and just not worry about my girls getting too hot! Thanks again for all the advice!!
I’m a novice too, so I feel your pain! I purchased River bed sand which they assured me came straight from the river bank..even has remnants of small shells in it. I too wondered if I needed to supply grit..my flock of chicks range from 3 weeks to 5 weeks old and they too peck at the sand in...
I hope this is not a duplicate post as I posted the question before I joined the forum, but I am new to chick raising and they are all still in the brooder under a heat lamp. I have 2 chicks that are 3 weeks old, 5 chicks that are 2 weeks old and 4 chicks that are 1 week old. I live in zone 7b...
I feel your pain.. my chicks are 1, 2 and 3 weeks old. My initial plan was to transition a 6x8’ aluminum greenhouse with polycarbonate panels in roof and sides. Now I’m beginning to wonder if it won’t be too hot for them in zone 7b, charlotte, North Carolina. If I cover the panels with the shade...
