The way you raise and transition chicks sounds amazing! I may have to steal your ideas if my plans don’t work out.
As for the brooder, I only plan to use it with broody hens who would raise the chicks. Should I still keep the brooder sides enclosed?
I actually ordered straight run because we...
That’s a nice set up. Do you keep it in your coop? We are in the process of converting an 18x20 carport to a coop. The box my husband built will be modified to have a screen front with two doors that open for cleaning. I plan to attach plywood to the top and build a trim around the top edges to...
Hi, all! Yesterday, I received 30 Buckeye chicks. I initially had them in my daughter’s old rabbit cage. Although they didn’t have any issues, I felt it was too small, so I talked (translated: begged) my husband into building an 8x4 brooder box, with 2’ high walls. I know it will give the chicks...