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My phone keeps sapping "chicken" for "chick" I am giving them "chick" grit. A small amount.

I have 6 chicks who are 4 days old. 5 of them are developing fine. One I notice is smaller and her wings aren't as developed as the rest of my small flock. I called tractor supply and the woman told me to add some electrolytes to their water and to give that chick some chicken grit because she...

I've been cleaning their butts with a cotton ball and putting vegetable oil on there (an article said olive oil or vegetable oil was fine). How do I add grit? I heard cornmeal and grit will help their pasty butt. Is it safe for chicks only 2 days old (to eat)

My building abilities are inferior to your talents lol I was telling my husband is was going to build a brooder as described in my previous comment. He just kept staring at me like I was nuts. I said how hard can 4 corners and some wheels be? I guess I will find out. I can always recycle my...

I'm going to build my own brooder. One with wheels so I can wheel it in and out of our spare bedroom as needed. I'm going to get a different bulb as well. I keep our chicks in a back bedroom away from our dogs and my toddler. I want them to have room to roam. The only reason I used a tote is...

What type of heating pad? I check them and the thermometer every two hours and adjust accordingly with the heat lamp.

This is how they're sleeping

They seem to be walking around fine. Exploring the brooder. They're new baby chicks not eggs (sorry I didn't clarify). Yes I am new to raising these little babies. I was a total worry wart with my son when I had him. I think it's just my personality to worry about little babies (human or animal)...

I'm having a hard time keeping my chicks at 95. I can't seem to find the sweet spot (95 degrees). Does anyone have any tips on how to keep it at 95 it's always at 93 or 100....?

I notice one of my chicks has a little poop stuck to its butt. I just got them today and I'm hoping this isn't a sign of them getting sick. I attempted to remove it and realized it was wet. Can I wipe it with a baby wipe? Is it normal? Are they doomed!!!??