BABY CHICKS QUESTIONS!

[chicksandbunnys]

Hey!
I'm wondering what are some good things for a box that i should use for my baby chicks when they arrive? having 1 barred Plymouth rock chick,1 Columbian rock X chick and 2 Silkie chicks! And i will let them outside with me there of course! Also getting a bunny with them but will be in separate boxes!

 

[gel2727]

One of those plastic totes would work well, or even just a cardboard box.

 

[Mama&thePeeps]

We used a plastic tote (about 3 x 2) with a screen over the top. When they got too crowded I cut a hole in the side and placed a rabbit cage (2.5 x 2.5) next to the tub and they could go 'out' to the cage for more space and into the plastic tub for heat (the lamp was over the tub area).

Now they're outside in their own coop! They grow so quickly!

 

[chicksandbunnys]

Thanks so much

 

[chicksandbunnys]

Another question, what are the minimum tempatures to raise chicks?

 

[DuluthHomestead]

Chicks should be at 95 degrees F the first week, and then five degrees lower every week after.

 

[chicksandbunnys]

thanks