So I have three chicks that have hatched they are in the brooder. Another six eggs still in the incubator 3 pipping. So exciting!
How long should I expect before they drink or eat? I have chick starter and water with vitamin and electrolytes. Anything else they might need?
I have heard that with Maran breed they lay darker eggs at the beginning of the season and lighter brown near the end so maybe that's the case with yours?
I applied vaseline to my roos comb because it was very cold. The next day his comb turned black. Have you ever seen this? Did I apply too much perhaps? Any thoughts on what else it could be? No other symptoms. Would you apply anything else at this point?
Wow who would have thought poop could tell us so much? Not related you sound very knowledgable, what are your thoughts on DE mixed into food and sprinkled in with coop shavings for preventative and keeping chop dry during wet months?
Also what do you giver your chickens in addition to regular...
I think that is a great start on your coop plans. Plan for 2-3 sq ft per bird depending of the size of your runs. With regards to your nesting boxes it seems 1 nest per 4 or 5 birds is what is recommended for chickens not sure for other species. Looks like you have room for storage of feed...
We are excited to be involved in Helping to preserve the Heritage chicken breeds. We are eagerly awaiting and preparing for our 4 breeds of chicks that will arrive this spring. Wyandotte , Australorp, Brahma and Maran. We hope to be breeding for chicks and hatching eggs next spring.