Arizona Chickens

[igorsMistress]

The only thing I would add to the above is some Sav-A-Chick might come in handy. I've used it a couple of times when the heat first started. Yesterday was 109 and today up to 112. They definitely feel it.

 

[starri33]

We have hatch, my broody who's been sitting on 4 eggs has 2 that have hatched, one is fluffed out and then other must have hatched with in the past hour as he/she is still wet, going to move them tonight from the one crate I have them in to another so they have extra leg room was going to move her just now, but I saw a egg had pipped, so didn't want to disturb that.

 

[Happychi2019]

Well you certainly won't need a heat source this time of year! Just make sure they always have fresh water available. I like to give wet feed this time of year. It's kinda like fermented feed but I don't keep it soupy like the online directions for fermented feed require. I find wet feed helps them in the heat, and they really like it.
Here's the brooder I'm currently using for the chicks that don't have broody mommas. It's a huge tote from walmart with 1/2" screen fitted into the lid and some holes drilled in the sides to make sure they get air circulation. I've used it all times of year. There's a Brinsea heat plate but most of the time it's not plugged in. Just on cool nights.View attachment 1810049 View attachment 1810052

You can also use these little prefab things sold for small hobby hens. They really aren't big enough for more than 3-4 full grown hens, but you can lock up some chicks in the upper nesting area until they are big enough to navigate the ramp. I got this one used for free and have put 2 week old chicks in it as a grow out pen.
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This is what I have that I prefer to use. I made it from scratch from mostly salvaged stuff and the cull lumber that's 70% off at Home Despot. It's 3'x4' and is placed inside a grow-out pen that's about 10' x 8'... ish... The roof is on hinges for top access, but I prefer using the side doors as the chicks are less fearful when you aren't some scary predator hovering over them. I would be using it right now but there are other birds in that pen currently.
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Hope something in there is helpful!

Thank you so much. Pictures are always so helpful. Here are pictures of our set up. Forgot to mention it does get in the 60s at night so planned to use the Mama pad. Not sure if pictures make it clear but I put a dog kennel in their future home to keep them in a small area while young. Hopefully they will do well. Can’t wait until tomorrow!

 

[BlueBaby]

We have hatch, my broody who's been sitting on 4 eggs has 2 that have hatched, one is fluffed out and then other must have hatched with in the past hour as he/she is still wet, going to move them tonight from the one crate I have them in to another so they have extra leg room was going to move her just now, but I saw a egg had pipped, so didn't want to disturb that.

Congrats on the new chick's!

 

[BlueBaby]

@Happychi2019 Will they also have some ventilation in there so that they can breathe?

 

[cactusrota]

Nice! That looks like one of those soft sided collapsible dog crates? Those are so convenient, aren't they?! You could maybe get an appliance timer for that heat pad, that would probably help. But you'll only need it for the first week. After that first week when they are so fragile, just snuggling with eachother should be more than enough.
And yes, make sure they have plenty of ventilation for day time.
Your babies are gonna be so spoiled!

 

[Happychi2019]

Congrats on the new chick's!

How eggciting! Do you have pictures of those cuties?

 

[Happychi2019]

@Happychi2019 Will they also have some ventilation in there so that they can breathe?

Yes for sure. I put a screened dog kennel in the coop which has vents on all 4 sides and the doors.Here is a better picture.

 

[Happychi2019]

Nice! That looks like one of those soft sided collapsible dog crates? Those are so convenient, aren't they?! You could maybe get an appliance timer for that heat pad, that would probably help. But you'll only need it for the first week. After that first week when they are so fragile, just snuggling with eachother should be more than enough.
And yes, make sure they have plenty of ventilation for day time.
Your babies are gonna be so spoiled!

Thanks. So you wouldn’t leave the pad on at night?

 

[starri33]

The first two babies.. waiting on two more eggs to hatch.