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Hi,all! I just ordered my very first batch of chickens from Meyer Hatchery! They are schedule to hatch 10/15 and to arrive soon after.
I decided to start with 2 Green Queens, 2 Wyandottes and 2 Cream Legbars.
Information out there can be overwhelming, so I am grateful to have found this forum! Looking forward to becoming a chicken mom!
 
JanetRN1 said:
I’m in SC so I think I’ll try outdoors. My rationale is then they can get the natural day night cycle.

But I’m open to anything! Would indoors be better for them?
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Outdoors is always better! What are your temperatures though?

Personally for me, I'm more comfortable brooding inside at first so I can keep a close eye and make sure they're all doing well.
 
Hello Janet, and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.

I have never raised chicks indoors and I never would! They will be much healthier being raised outside in a predator proof, weatherproof enclosure with copious amounts of ventilation. I suggest you use a brooder plate instead of a heat lamp and that will make things much safer.
 
JanetRN1 said:
I’m in SC so I think I’ll try outdoors. My rationale is then they can get the natural day night cycle.

But I’m open to anything! Would indoors be better for them?
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I'm new here too. My chicks are 15 weeks old.

I imagine that if you have a safe predator-proof enclosure set up, and you can check on them frequently outside, it would be fine. They dirty their food and water multiple times a day, and you have to watch for pasty butt.

I raised mine in front of a big window in the living room which made it easier for me to monitor them, but I also kept them inside for 5 weeks, until I felt that they had enough feathers to be warm at night, in my climate.
 

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