I have 4 chicks that are about 3 weeks old. I thought that I had a little more time until I needed to have a coop in my backyard (which I've been saving for). Tomorrow I'll be taking in a hen that will be laying soon and I need to put a coop together for all of my girls - would anyone happen to...
Yes, my first chicks were finally shipped on Monday! I received a phone call from the post office at 7am saying that they've arrived! I can't wait to get them home!!
Thank you very much for the suggestions. I'll be sure to keep an eye on the temp with the heater. It will just be temporary. I will definately give the rice socks a try, I have a ton of both!
My chicks arrived today! Unfortunately my heat lamp seems to have disappeared and I will not be able to get one for them until Friday (I was not expecting them to arrive early). Would a small heater be ok for a few days if I were to put up a partition in their new home so that they could escape...