I'm looking for 3 Buff Orpington or Barred Rock pullet chicks in/near Anne Arundel MD. Would consider RI Reds as well but not first choice. Looking for chicks from 1 week to 3 weeks if possible. I've got a few chicks now around 2 weeks and want to keep them around the same age to avoid any...
Here's pics of my "no plan" coop. Still need to add a few things (Door, nest box, run, etc...). Looks pretty cheesy compared to some of the great coops I've seen here but hopefully it will suffice.
Once those dogs know about the birds it'll be pretty difficult to keep them away. Best to keep them enclosed if possible or only out when you can keep watch.
I've got a red heat lamp on my BR's and they hardly peep at all (2 weeks and at 90-92 degrees). We're brooding them in the playroom just in case though.