While you need to confine them for the first week, do be sure to spread the space out every week. More space, more things to crawl on, hop on, get under, and get on top, just makes for healthier chicks.
Periods of much cooler temperatures for limited time periods is good for chicks too. As long...
You are golden PVILLAGO. Many times people come with very small set ups and that can cause a lot of problems, I was afraid of that, but not the case.
As for chicks, you will need a heat source, but do set it up so that there is a cool side and a warm spot. If you keep chicks too warm, it is...
Pictures will help. Many times people try to use a coop that is too small for the number of birds - that can be a wreck. It is always a bit worrisome when someone new comes on here, they often have gotten a pre-fab coop/run set up for 6 birds. Those coops are not big enough for 6 full size...