Recent content by NH Friend

Good morning! I just wanted to pop back in to thank you for the support! I've got my brooder plate set up with the "front" higher than the back. Bluetooth thermometer is reading at a steady 96 underneath. I've set up the brooder plate/heater next to it to make sure there's enough ambient heat...

Our coop construction begins tomorrow when Lowe's delivers our fence brackets and fence rail brackets. Turns out those are essential! We've got the plans, the lumber, the hardware cloth, tools, all the goods! Now if it would just stop snowing!

Thank you for the explanation. I'm eager to learn, so all input is much appreciated! My overall fear is keeping the hot spot just hot enough, and the cool spot not too cold. I feel rather stupid ordering chicks so early in the year with ZERO experience. My brooder is about 2-1/2 x 2-1/2x 3-1/2...

Yes, shipped chicks. I'm a first-timer, and my executive functioning wasn't plugged in all the way when chick shopping. My purchase button speed outpaced my critical thinking skills. I am so very grateful for your help! I'm going to print this out and tack it to my brooder. Thank you thank you...

Good morning! Thank you for posting this. I have a wooden, outdoors brooder box with a hardware cloth top hatch. I've got a brooder plate (which I now realize lacks any mention of minimum operating temps) for my chicks arriving next week. Weekly forecast has daily highs in the upper 30's, low...

Thank you so much! I appreciate the warm support for my enthusiasm and desire to learn! And yes, I'll be posting pictures nonstop, seeking information, and boasting about my birds! :)

Yes! I've already spent HOURS here today! I learned that I need a brooder, for instance. I'm so thankful for all the shared knowledge and genuine care!

This is precisely the information I was hoping to find! Until 20 minutes ago, I had NO IDEA I need a brooder. Thank you thank you!

Hello! I have been dreaming of keeping chickens for YEARS, and am now ready to make my dreams come true. My goal is to have everything built and prepared to welcome three to four chickens next spring (I live in New Hampshire). I'm already scouting out answers to questions I have, and I'm sure...