2 chick questions

[embkm]

At what age is it safe to get rid of the pebbles in the waterer? They are a pain when trying to change the water.

And since I unfortunately had quite a few chicks die after shipping, I am being sent a shipment of replacement chicks. They will be about 10 days younger than the survivors from teh first shipment. Do I need a seperate brooder? Or will they be fine together? Should I split the difference in the amount of heat needed? Like.. if the orginal chicks need 85* and the new ones need 90*, should I adjust the heat at around 87-88*? Or put it at the higher temp and just let the older chicks find their own way to the cooler end of the brooder?

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I'd combine them and cater to the needs of the younger ones. I'd get rid of the pebbles after a week.

 

[embkm]

Thanks Cindi... I hate the pebbles, but anything to keep my babies from drowning themselves. Since I have the new shipment coming this week, I guess I am stuck with the pebbles for another week.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Yeah probably. I have found that it takes them about a week before they quit nodding off while standing up and fall into things. I'd give it another week with the new babies and then take them out.