I ordered 10 chicks from Ideal Hatchery and received 15. They added 5 roosters for warmth?? Well, I don't know what they are. I guess they will be Sunday dinner. (maybe) Anyone out there live near Cedartown, Ga.
Thank you for the help. I am new at this and am learning a lot from the forums. I would of never thought of that. What is your spacing for a roosting rack?? I think I am going to make it all one level.
I have 4 buff orpingtons, 2 barr rocks, 2 easter eggers,
2 buff brahmas, and 5 mystery chicks. Ideal Hatchery sent
5 extras for warmth during shipping.
Thank you for all the wonderful comments. I now understand I will have to increase my coop size. My chicks are now 9 days old and doing great I ordered them from Ideal Hatchery, ordered 10 and received 15. I'm sure the extra 5 are roosters. The knee is doing well but very sore. Got to...
My chicks arrived from Ideal Hatchery today. They are perfect. They added 4 roosters to the order for warmth. I wish they would document what breed they are. They have strips down their back. They recommended adding surger to their water. Do any of you add sugar? Do I add grit now...
I am a 55 year old happily married male who has10 chicks coming from Ideal Hatchery next week. Brooded is set up and ready to go. Working on coop almost everyday. I live in Cedartown Georgia and pastor a church there. My coop will be a 12X12room inside my barn. I have it about half done. I...
My chicks are on their way. I ordered them from Ideal Hatchery. I ordered 10 to start with but plan to increase to 50. The brooder is set up and ready to go. I am using an old metal water trough I once used for goats. My grandson insisted that the brooder be set up in his room. I figured what's...