gabigirl21
Chirping
Hey all,
There was a snafoo with chicks at the feed store and I had originally planned to get 3 chicks the first week and 2 chicks the following week (mixed breeds). Last week one of my chicks arrived early and so I got 4 chicks.
My final chick (buff Orpington) is set to arrive either tomorrow or Friday and I’m wondering if it’ll be too difficult to add just one chick to the brooder? Should I add a second? I didn’t want 6 chickens (my run plans make 53 sq feet which is perfect for 5), but I also don’t want the chick to suffer if it’s alone and a week younger than the others. I’ve chosen relatively docile breeds: black australorp, Easter eggers, and a barred rock.
Thoughts? Thank you!
There was a snafoo with chicks at the feed store and I had originally planned to get 3 chicks the first week and 2 chicks the following week (mixed breeds). Last week one of my chicks arrived early and so I got 4 chicks.
My final chick (buff Orpington) is set to arrive either tomorrow or Friday and I’m wondering if it’ll be too difficult to add just one chick to the brooder? Should I add a second? I didn’t want 6 chickens (my run plans make 53 sq feet which is perfect for 5), but I also don’t want the chick to suffer if it’s alone and a week younger than the others. I’ve chosen relatively docile breeds: black australorp, Easter eggers, and a barred rock.
Thoughts? Thank you!
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