Brooder too small

[SueT]

It's good to be monitoring your temperature before chicks arrive. When will this happen?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Baby chicks, what fun! We got some last March, they are laying now. Going to order more to arrive in spring. I was a nervous mom too... okay, that's putting it mildly. I'm lucky to have survived the experience! But once they arrived I was fine. You will be, too. BYC will see you through!

 

[RebelChief]

It's good to be monitoring your temperature before chicks arrive. When will this happen?

Probably tomorrow. I measured the temp and it was over 100 so I'm going to raise the warmer.

If I have the big shavings, is it necessary to put paper towels in?

 

[SueT]

I've not used paper towels. Anyone else? They tend to scratch it up, tear it.
Please post photos of the babies!!!!!

 

[RebelChief]

I've not used paper towels. Anyone else? They tend to scratch it up, tear it.
Please post photos of the babies!!!!!

I read that the chicks can confuse the shavings with food and might eat them but I have the big shavings so I don't think I have to worry. I will post as soon as I get them home.

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Mrs. Rebecca, I know what you mean about being anxious, I seem to get road rage in the parking lot before I even leave from work! Start them in there then see how it goes. You will know in a short bit if you need something bigger.

 

[RebelChief]

Do I need to mix chick grit in with the chick food?

 

[SueT]

They taste the shavings, but figure it out.

Do I need to mix chick grit in with the chick food?

No, they don't need grit at first, until they start eating food other than their chick starter.

 

[RebelChief]

Mrs. Rebecca, I know what you mean about being anxious, I seem to get road rage in the parking lot before I even leave from work! Start them in there then see how it goes. You will know in a short bit if you need something bigger.

I'm so glad I'm retired and can hang out with them during the day. I would go nuts with worry.

 

[ValerieJ]

Probably tomorrow. I measured the temp and it was over 100 so I'm going to raise the warmer.

If I have the big shavings, is it necessary to put paper towels in?

I never use paper towels.

On another note, does rebel chief mean you were a Chief in the Navy? DH was in for 30 years, last post was CMC of NATO Keflavik.