I want to thank everyone for the advice on my one sick chick who ended up passing last night. I tried what I could to see if she would thrive but, it didnt work and then this morning another of the smaller three had passed. I am hoping that this third one, will make it. She seemed the strongest...
I cant believe how excited I am!! We got our 8 new RR's day and they are so darn cute! Of course I wont sleep at all tonight making sure they are all ok. Its really hard not to pick them out of the brooder and play with them but I am being good and letting them alone to get used to the new...
We live up in NH and the winters can get pretty harsh. I was told to insulate the coop when we build it but, what is best for insulating? I was just going to put in regular fiberglass insulation covering the walls in a 1/4" plywood. Is there a better idea? I assume I should use a heat lamp in...
I am wicked excited! Our chicks arrive on Friday and I am really looking forward to it. I know they say to get them familiar with you and handle them but how often should you do this? I dont want to keep taking them out of the toasty brooder too often.