I couldn't find any article or page that listed any cons or repercussions to keeping chicks in a brooder for a longer period of time besides the added upkeep. Here in South Dakota it is really cold. For 5 silkie chicks in a 6 by 3 foot brooder, what is is wrong with keeping them until they are...
Hello! I made another introduction a year or two ago. I used to live in Costa Rica, and was in the process of finishing our coop when we had some unfortunate news and we where forced to move back to South Dakota. But we are finally ready to get more. In our City, we are allowed up to 6 hens. Do...
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I hope to soon show you some pics of the chicks and the coop! Also since it is a mild up here in the mountains (Doesn't get above 80 or below 50) how mony square foot per chicken in the coop will they need? (They are going to free range.)
Hi I live in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. My family moved here last may. I have ordered 15 egg laying chicks with looks like some type of sex-link. Me and my dad have raised chickens before in South Dakota and are in the process of building another coop down here. Disappointed about not...