Chick Timeline?

[lclark628]

Hi! New chicken-girl here! I was just wondering if someone could point me to a timeline for the chicks? Like a week by week set of instructions regarding temperature of the brooder, when to remove hear lamp, when to change them to a bigger home, when they should go outside, when to change feed, etc. I have layers (if that matters) and it would really help me feel more confident if I could find more specific instructions. I'm so scared I'm going to accidentally hurt one (or all of them) just because I didn't know what to do when!!

Thanks!!

- Lori

 

[ChickenBoy13]

Hello and

from NC! I hope you find everything you are looking for and more!

 

[hokankai]

Heeeere ya go!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

 

[hokankai]

And another article: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks

As for when to begin them on layer crumbles, I'd say about 4 months. Move them into bigger homes as they come cramped in their living areas, and outside when they are fully feathered out and the weather is mild.

 

[lclark628]

Thank you so much!!!