Chicks coming on Friday

[andbab]

Oh boy now I don't know if I'm ready for this. Yikes getting nervous. I think I have everything except wood chips. Oh man I hope I can do this. I've never done this before. Help. If they aren't being shipped do I need to give them electrolytes.

 

[KnitswithChickens]

Don't be nervous - I got my chicks last week - it's so much fun! I bought mine from the hardware store and didn't give them electrolytes. I just made sure I had food and water in the brooder for when we got home. I brought them home in a box which sat ontop of a towel-wrapped warm hot water bottle for the ride home. You'll do just fine

 

[GAchick]

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I see by your tag line that you're raising two girls. Don't worry, your human babies made it. These are chickens. Pretty tough, actually. Much, much easier than human babies...

 

[Gonzo]

don't be nervous! we went to rural king and bought corn cobb bedding for the brooder floor. I got mine from a farmer, and we did'nt use electrolites. Do feed them medicated chick start though. Ours are doing great! I'm using 2 large storage containers that I wiped down with a water & bleach solution first. then name lids from scrap wood and rabbit fence. Make sure you have a red heat lamp. It'll keep them warm. also, elevate their food and water. I use a small concrete paver. It will keep them from getting litter and poo in their water and food. Make sure you have a little poll for them to roost on, they'll be fine. also, try earth worms for treats. they'll go crazy! and will love you for it! Good Luck!

 

[RAWR]

lol just chill :] it'll be ok. just get them some worms and other yummy creepy crawlys and lots of love and they'll be ok

 

[andbab]

I got my chicks yesterday. All seems well everybody looks healthy. It is a real mix I have no idea what any are except the three naked necks. There is one chipmunk one hoping it is an EE and a poult not a roo. So far everything is good. So excited. Some are already getting tail feathers. Fun Fun Fun