Babies ship in a week from today!

[Ccort]

Ok, so I mostly just wanted to share that news! I have three babies shipping out on Monday! They're coming from Cackle Hatchery to Louisville, KY. I hope the journey is QUICK but not sure when to expect them here yet. Any first day tips? I'm so nervous about them making it ok! I will be brooding indoors.

 

[Ccort]

What age should they be given something for a sand/dust bath and what type of sand do you use?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

What age should they be given something for a sand/dust bath and what type of sand do you use?

I dont give it to them until they start laying or are outside day and night.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Ok, so I mostly just wanted to share that news! I have three babies shipping out on Monday! They're coming from Cackle Hatchery to Louisville, KY. I hope the journey is QUICK but not sure when to expect them here yet. Any first day tips? I'm so nervous about them making it ok! I will be brooding indoors.

Ok so. Are you using a heat lamp or do you have a pick of the set up your going to use

 

[ashcons]

I start with pine chips until a couple weeks in when it seems like you have to change them out every hour; then switch to sand. No issues with that.

 

[Ccort]

I'm using the Brinsea heater. Ok. I thought I would do puppy pads for about a week then pine chips. Upon arrival, do you put them right under the heat?

 

[kandyg_99]

I Have Babies Shipping Monday Also , But They Are Call Ducklings ... Share Pics Of Your Babies When They Arrive...

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I'm using the Brinsea heater. Ok. I thought I would do puppy pads for about a week then pine chips. Upon arrival, do you put them right under the heat?

I use the Brinsea brooder plates, too. They are the best. I assume the chicks will be indoors?
Yes, you have to "show" the chicks where the heat is. Just like you have to show them the food and water. You can adjust the legs, so the back are a bit lower than the front. That way the chicks can decide how much heat they want. You may have to stuff them under the heater a few times until they get the hang of it. I have had a chick wander out from under the heater at night the first night or two, and not be able to find it's way back. Chickens have horrible night vision. I sleep out in the living room where I brood the chicks the first few nights, so I can hear them if they are in distress. This has only happened a few times and after the first few nights, they get the hang of it.
Good luck with your chicks!
Photo below of some of my chicks using the brooder plate.

 

[Ccort]

I Have Babies Shipping Monday Also , But They Are Call Ducklings ... Share Pics Of Your Babies When They Arrive...

I will. The same to you!

 

[Ccort]

I use the Brinsea brooder plates, too. They are the best. I assume the chicks will be indoors?
Yes, you have to "show" the chicks where the heat is. Just like you have to show them the food and water. You can adjust the legs, so the back are a bit lower than the front. That way the chicks can decide how much heat they want. You may have to stuff them under the heater a few times until they get the hang of it. I have had a chick wander out from under the heater at night the first night or two, and not be able to find it's way back. Chickens have horrible night vision. I sleep out in the living room where I brood the chicks the first few nights, so I can hear them if they are in distress. This has only happened a few times and after the first few nights, they get the hang of it.
Good luck with your chicks!
Photo below of some of my chicks using the brooder plate.View attachment 3042962

This is good to know. Thank you. Yours are precious!