Do I need to quarantine if I add 4 less than week old chicks to my current 2 less than week old chicks? One of the local hatcheries said I had to but most people on here are saying it's fine to mix them. What do you think, and if quarantine is needed then how long?
Hi guys, I'm brand new so let me know if there is already a thread for this situation.
Today I received my first ever shipment of day old chicks. 2 were DOA. I had picked these chicks and this hatchery using the following criteria:
I can't have and don't want a rooster, so they were vent sexed...
Hi guys,
I'm brand new so let me know if there is a thread for this. I ordered 4 chicks from a hatchery and 2 were DOA. Should I get straight runs now and figure out what to do with the roos OR wait and get pullets when my 2 are 6-12 weeks? I just want what's best for them. I really wanted some...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Got my first chicks today! I've wanted them for several years though.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
2 because the other 2 died in transit.
(3) What breeds do you have?
Not sure. Any 2 of easter egger, favacauna...