Does this set up look ok?

[AngieDawn]

I wait until mine are feathered out, and don't need any heat, before I put them out in the coop. If the space is large enough for them, and they are cleaned regularly, the smell isn't too bad.

The smell is no problem with regular cleaning. The dust is a problem for me but I don’t notice that until they are close to 3 weeks old and start running around like maniacs!

 

[Mamatomany123]

As an addendum to above.
I imagine if you are in Texas or California where the average high temp in January is in the 60s Or 70s then you have more choices then someone who lives where the average high temperature is 40.

It’s just a bad practice to say that if it works for you it will work for someone else.

I'm in texas and we were a high of 10 in January with 12 inch of snow. If I'm the one being referes to then I didnt mean anything wrong by it. Was actually just suprised that people raise chickens in their home.

 

[AngieDawn]

I'm in texas and we were a high of 10 in January with 12 inch of snow. If I'm the one being referes to then I didnt mean anything wrong by it. Was actually just suprised that people raise chickens in their home.

I’m sorry I even listed any particular area. My point was only that your options depend on your climate.
I guess I could say that I would be surprised that anyone would put day old chicks outside in 29 degree weather. But that wouldNt be fair because some people could have a feasible setup (heated shed or garage or barn or maybe one of those awesome sweeter heaters etc) that would make brooding outside in such conditions not so iffy.

the goal is healthy adult chickens and there are many paths to get there.

 

[Mouthpear]

We got our chicks (Mt Healthy) this morning. I wasn’t expecting them until tomorrow so I didn’t have everything set up quite yet. Does this look ok? I feel bad it’s not up to temp yet but they seem to be doing ok. Going back and forth from the heater and food/water.
How soon after the gro gel should we offer starter food? And grit? Should I add vitamins or ACV to the water? The Buff Orpington chick had pasty butt and I cleaned it up best I could. Just not wanting to screw up ❤View attachment 2104259

looks good

 

[SkyT]

Thank you everyone for your advice and sharing your experiences/preference. Our coop is partially built, chicks are still in the house (almost 4 weeks old) and all are doing well. One is smaller than the rest and slower to get her feathers but she is getting them, so hopefully just a late bloomer.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Was actually just suprised that people raise chickens in their home.

I think that's the default approach, especially if it's a small number of chicks, colder climate, suburban-ish setting, new owner, or any combination of the above.

I raised my first batch inside too, seemed completely reasonable to me. I regretted it 5 weeks later as I labored to scrub chicken dander off walls, floors, counters. I had no idea that 3 chicks could somehow grease up a whole bathroom.