My girls arrived today. All were happy and healthy. They ate and drank for about 2 straight hours before they finally slowed down. I can't wait to watch them grow.
I placed an order for my chicks today, they should be here on or about Jan 14. I picked up a plastic tote, red heat lamp, chick starter and some chick sized food/water containers. I have some gro gel coming with the birds.
I'm been experimenting with the heat lamp to get a feel for how high...
Thanks for the welcome all. I've just about decided to order 15. I know a few people who will probably take my extras if I need them too. I have e-mailed someone locally from Craig's List, but their ad was almost a month old and I haven't heard back from them, so they may not have any chicks...
Hi everyone, I'm a new site member from SC (Anderson). I don't have any chickens yet, but I'm looking to get started with about 6 - 8 hens. I'm looking for some RI Red or Barred Rock chicks that I can raise this winter so they will be ready to go outside when the weather warms.
Hi everyone. I'm getting ready to get my first chickens. I've been lurking for a few months, but only just joined the site.
I plan to have 6 to 8 hens, either RI Reds, Barred Rocks, or a combo of the two. I'm hoping to find some baby chicks locally, but I may have or order some. I just...