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I did something different this time after losing my last set of chicks. I did not think it was the temp (they never seemed healthy from the day I got them), but wanted to remove it as a possibility this time. I got a $20 router speed control from harbor freight and plugged my lamp into that...

I am getting ready to put four 6 week old chicks outside with my 2 one year olds. I have a 4x8 tractor with an additional 4x4 hen house. My plan is to divide the tractor with chicken wire and place a temporary henhouse (courtesy of Rubbermaid) with the young chicks. When I think they are...

A wonderful dissertation on the Stink-Eye! I’ll be keeping an eye out for it being cited in university publications and peer reviewed scientific journals.

I got sick of raising & lowering the light last spring. So, this year I attached the light to a router speed controller. ($20 from harbor freight). A turn of a dial raises & lowers the temp now. Minor adjustments are easy now.

I have 2 one year olds & 4 two week olds in the brooder. It will be interesting to see how integrating them works out.

I lost 4 last spring. They were my 2nd batch, so it wasn't as sad as loosing your first. Don't give up on having chickens. Figure out where you can adjust for better success & try again. For example, I'm using medicated feed this time, and attached a router speed controller to my brooder...