I have one Wyandotte roo and just ordered 25 mixed brown egg layers. Eventually hope some hens will brood their own eggs. What type of chicks would I get? I don't have a clue how. Would they all be half Wyandotte and half their own breed?
I need to build a brooder but nearly every design I see is for when the chicks are small. Do you know how big it should be to house 26 chicks the last few weeks when they are good size? How much space per bird is adequete?
Also, is it ok to use 1/2" hardware cloth for the bottom, can they walk...
Can I use hardware cloth for the floor of my nesting boxes? Thought it would make it a little lighter for me to hang and easier to keep clean. Someone recommended putting a piece of disposable cardboard in to hold shavings.
Replies would be greatly appreciated as I need to get them made...