calychicken
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- Mar 5, 2024
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I have 3 baby chicks on the way. They are being brooded by a silkie mama, and I just wanted to know if there are any tips of how to make sure they thrive/essential supplies and medications to give them.
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Do I need a lamp even if they are being raised by a hen? And yeah, DEFINITELY not letting any cats in!Chick starter, plenty of clean water, a light to keep them warm, a big cardboard box or something to keep them in, and to keep cats out. They are very vulnerable to cats.
The hen is sitting on themHow old are they going to be once you get them? What are your temperatures like (hi/low)?
If the hen is allowed to wean them off her they'll be fine without heat once you get them. Past that you pretty much just need chick appropriate food and a coop ready to go. Having Corid on hand would be advisable as well, just in case.
Right, but when will you be getting them? Will the breeder/owner hand them over after she (hen) weans them, or will they take them away at a set point and if so, when would that be?The hen is sitting on them
No, sorry for the miscommunication. We own the hen.Right, but when will you be getting them? Will the breeder/owner hand them over after she (hen) weans them, or will they take them away at a set point and if so, when would that be?
Ahh ok. Then really the mama should be taking care of most their needs, just make sure they have appropriate feed and water and she'll do the rest.No, sorry for the miscommunication. We own the hen.