SD in WV
In the Brooder
I just got my coop done except for some small painting and trim work. I brought my 8 week old chicks home this morning from my friend that brooded them for me while I built it. (Will build the run this week while they stay inside for a few days).
It is currently in the 30s daytime and 20s night time here and will be tomorrow also. But then it will be 50s and 40s after. I hate to get a lamp for just 1 or 2 days. My friend said they should be fine in the coop since they have full feathers and there are 10. Just wondering what others may have experienced.
also it looks like 1 may have gotten a little cut or something during the move because a saw 2 places in the shaings that had a tiny little red spot. It doesn't look serious but I have no clue which one it could be.
plus they pooped on each other during the move. Will this wear off soon or do I need to do something. I've never had chickens before. Thanks for any info, I like to get a lot of different ideas.
It is currently in the 30s daytime and 20s night time here and will be tomorrow also. But then it will be 50s and 40s after. I hate to get a lamp for just 1 or 2 days. My friend said they should be fine in the coop since they have full feathers and there are 10. Just wondering what others may have experienced.
also it looks like 1 may have gotten a little cut or something during the move because a saw 2 places in the shaings that had a tiny little red spot. It doesn't look serious but I have no clue which one it could be.
plus they pooped on each other during the move. Will this wear off soon or do I need to do something. I've never had chickens before. Thanks for any info, I like to get a lot of different ideas.