Hi all,
I am expecting the eggs my hen has been sitting on to hatch this weekend and i just have a few questions.
Firstly - I was advised to provide water in a shallow dish so the chicks couldn't drown in it, so I have found a bucket lid which holds water to about an inch deep - is this too deep?
Secondly - I have chick starter ready and knowing that it is medicated - should i design something so the chicks can eat it but the mumma hen cannot? Or is it okay if she eats some too, she is the only mature chook that will be able to access it. I did think of making a little box to put the chick starter in that the chicks could get into but the hen couldn't, but knowing she will have to show them how to scratch and feed - I just wondered which the best option would be.
Thanks
I am expecting the eggs my hen has been sitting on to hatch this weekend and i just have a few questions.
Firstly - I was advised to provide water in a shallow dish so the chicks couldn't drown in it, so I have found a bucket lid which holds water to about an inch deep - is this too deep?
Secondly - I have chick starter ready and knowing that it is medicated - should i design something so the chicks can eat it but the mumma hen cannot? Or is it okay if she eats some too, she is the only mature chook that will be able to access it. I did think of making a little box to put the chick starter in that the chicks could get into but the hen couldn't, but knowing she will have to show them how to scratch and feed - I just wondered which the best option would be.
Thanks
