I agree--please make sure to have a good plan for how you will care for the chickens before bringing any home. Chickens can live up to 10 or more years. Adult hens need at least 4 square feet of living space in their coop--so that is 16 square feet for 4 hens. If they will not have an outdoor...
Hi Newtochickens1!
I'm so sorry about your four that you lost.
Baby chicks do need special feed--they need "Chick Starter" or "Chick Starter/Grower." It comes in small crumbles and can be ground up even smaller if needed for tiny chicks. Layer feed is only for adult hens over 16 weeks old. If...