Do you really need to check on your chicks 5x a day?

[skatcatla]

I was reading the FAQ on Mypetchicken and they mention you should be able to check on the chicks 5 x a day for the first four weeks. I plan to keep them inside the house and we could probably check on them frequently, but due to work schedules there would probably be a few days where nobody is there for 8 hours. Do you think this will be a major issue?

 

[dreamgirl]

No. I work too, and I'd give them food, water and cleaned out any wet spots before I left for work, when I came home and before bed. Of course, in between work and bed I usually spent an hour or two playing with them, but that was b/c I wanted to. And on weekends, well, it was hard to keep me away.

 

[skatcatla]

Oh but of course. What's the point of getting fluffy chicks if you can't play with them?

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I work full-time too, and my chicks were just fine in their brooder alone all day.

 

[skatcatla]

Phew! Thanks guys!

 

[ThunderStruck]

Only 5 times a day?!?!

I don't think I left their side for the first 5 weeks!

Forrest

 

[edbama2]

Is that it? I tried to take bonding time but, had to settle for taking vacation. LOL!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Sometimes chicks have a hard trip through the mail and it's good to plan on spending more time with them the first day. I also like to check on them more frequently the first few days. Once they get off to a good start, then they don't need to be checked on as much. That's just what I do.

 

[Whirlwind]

Thunderstruck wrote:

Only 5 times a day?!?!

I don't think I left their side for the first 5 weeks!

I must agree.

They will be fine while you are at work. But if you can keep yourself from checking on them only 5 times while you are home let us know. I bet cha can't.

 

[cookinmom]

That's sure the truth! You don't have too, but who can help it??!!