Recent content by Lawnman127

Try using a red lamp, it is supposed to reduce pecking. They may be getting used to their new home and are a little scared, or they could still be to cool. Mine will huddle when I know they are not cold, so it may also be comfort to them.

How many chicks do you have? I used up 50 lbs of medicated in a little over 3 weeks with 25 chicks. I would just keep the non med, and buy some medicated. Some don't use the medicated at all. it's up to you, but I say give them all the help you can. Dennis

I agree with Momagain, 7 birds. you could probably squeeze the suggested size to 2 sq ft ea and put in 14, but you are really getting them tight. Think about the ammonia output in a small area. It will not be a healthy coop if you add to many regardless of height.

I used 50 lbs for 1 month on 25 chicks, so 25lbs should easily get you through

the temp should be 95 for the 1st week and 5 deg less each week. That being said, if they are not staying huddled around,(they are not cuddling they are trying to get warm) then they are ok. Sounds like they need more heat, move the lamp closer or get a warmer bulb. Grit is what grinds there...

Sorry I forgot 1. Meyer has a 3 chick min. and I know some of the other places have less than a 25 min. I used Meyer and am very pleased with them. Also tractor supply has 6 min, and a lot of feed stores have them also.

Welcome to BYC. 1.You will need a brooder before you receive chicks. They will need warmth, 95Deg 1st week drop 5 deg each week. Food, chick starter feed, with or without medication, I chose to go with. Water, lots of water, get them to drink as soon as you put them in brooder, I dipped each...

I ordered 25 of the rainbow layers, they are now almost 4 seeks old and I still don't have a clue what they are. They are fun though

Yes you can, not sure about brooder, but once loose no prob.

goodmorning Kim, I don't think I could handle weather like that. I always said I like cold weather, but I'm talking 30, 40, - anything is toooo cold. it will be low 60's here today, 70 Sat. I can see where you have to work extra to keep pets of any kind. Have a great day. Dennis

50 Below??? where r u from?

Well, I live in Mid Georgia and it will be 36 tonight, my chicks are in an unheated storage building.Hope my advise is helping you I have 1 heat lamp and cover the brooder with a blanket, it will not get to 80 deg with this setup, but chicks huddle and make it through. With your extra chicks (I...

I mix liquid dishwashing soap (Dawn)

For that many chicks, I think you will need at least 30 sq ft, that is about double what you have now. You're ok with what you have for 3 or 4 weeks probably.

Sorry ghostrider, I forgot you asked for help. How bout if you add some wire to the front, so when you drop the face piece you will add vent there? it doesn't need to cover all of it maybe about half. Looks like you could staple it to the inside frame