Thanks for the info. I might built them a little play area in the yard were the chicks can find some dirst and grass. Didnt know I could do that. Thanks for all the options. Helps.
My little week old chicks ( I think) had some small vistors last night get into their brooder. Some little bugs of the night. I heard the chicks making a lot of noise so I went investigate and one chick would have the bug in its mouth and the rest were chasing it. I know chickens eat bugs and...
Thanks to both of you for the info. I am just as new to this as my chicks are to the world. I have now tried heat light-red; floodlight-red; but all of it appears to be to hott for the little ladies. Right now it's about 85 degrees in the brooder at 12noon. They-chickens- seem to like it at this...
Hello All,
I am new to BYC and a new chicken tender. Below are a few photos of my new chicks. First, I want to thank BYC for all the helpful info on this website. Prepared me well. I have one question though. I just bought a red heat bulb for the chicks but I am worried that it might be to...