How big should it be for 25 chicks?
what's the minimum?
I would like to keep them in it until about 6-8weeks as it is VERY cold outside, especially at night. (15-20)
During the day like 40.
Our chicken run is mostly rocky dirt. (Some palm sized) Should I lay sod, sand, anything? Not sure what the protocol is for the run portion? I know they need dusts baths too?
I really need chicks BEFORE Feb of next year. I have everything ready for them too! However the Red sexed link chicks are not available from any hatcheries. Are there any other breeds like the red sexed link. I did have my heart set on these though :( They need to be quiet birds as I live in a...
I'm looking to buy 3 red sexed links chicks. However, all the hatcheries require a 25 min! Do I buy 25 and sell of the rest, or what? I'm so confused! I can't have 25 chicks lol. Thanks
Ok, so I am starting a chicken coop and plan to keep 3 red star chickens. However, I live in Gwinnett county and from the research I've done and what I've read there is a lot of confusion. I was building the coop screened in off of my basement with the run within the screening too. I measured...
Hey,
I just came to BYC! I love the site so far and the forums are helping tremendously. I'm starting a backyard coop (3 chickens) in a "subdivision", however, I was raised with chickens cows etc; but any starter tips for helping start one of my own are very much appreciated. (as I probably...