3 Chicks in South Carolina

[sweetdanat]

Hey, all!

I just started our family endeavor with three chicks (couple of weeks old-I'm guessing). I hope I'm doing this right. So far they are living in a dog crate with pine shavings on the floor, a waterer and feeder, and heat lamp to keep them warm. My kids are handling them a LOT. Is that ok? Also, my husband who is not completely on board with my idea of having chickens, thinks we are all going to get salmonella poisoning from them. We wash our hands frequently, but I have to wonder if they're truly that germ-ridden. Advice?

Love the web-site and my new chicks!

 

[gabirder]

Nothing at all wrong with handling your chicks as long as you are washing your hands with soap and water afterwards.

from the gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp and the Folkston Funnel - a train watchers paradise!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[ghillie]

 

[greymane]

 

[The Red Rooster]

It's fine to handle your new babies, but I wouldn't do it too much. They can get pretty stressed out. Your kids should wash their hands after they handle the chicks.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.