On April 25 or 26th Rural king is supposed to get Sapphire Gems. I would like 1 of them along with a red sex link and possibly an Orpinger. I know 1 chick is miserable so am going for 3. On May 12 I am getting a Welsummer, a Barnevelder, and a Cuco Maren. I am getting them from our local feed...
Your right about the timing being for specific breeds. The spacing is actually going to be about 2 1/2 weeks apart. I'm hoping that will be close enough to work ok. I have a small prefab coop in the outside run I plan to raise up on blocks so the little ones can go under to get away from the...
I will be getting 3 chick's in about 2 weeks, and another 3 in a month. I will have the brooder in the coop from the start. I will be using the heating pad for the first time. Heat lamps seem to have too many risks. Just wish this winter cold would give up and give spring a chance.
Thank you for the information. I will look for the all flock feed. I would love to have everyone all together as soon as possible. I will need to add some hiding places and extra feeders and waterers.
My first set of girls are getting ready to turn 1, we made it thru the first winter. I am looking forward to adding to my flock shortly. My question is about feeding both the layers and the young chick's their different feeds after they have been integrated. How do you handle it?