First Time Chick Parents, Spring 2016

[Blooie]

Any reason why the chicks aren't together now? There isn't that much of an age difference and I often have chicks 2 weeks apart in the same brooder very successfully. Would kinda ease the workload on you a bit....

 

[scorpionhunters]

Joining in!

I got my first two chicks about a week ago. I know one is a white leghorn while the other is unknown. (wasn't paying attention because I was consumed with the cuteness!)

Once I'm able to post pictures I will. First time mommy and I got them to hunt the scorpions and lay me some delicious eggs!

 

[scorpionhunters]

Oh I should add I plan on getting 2 houdans once I'm out of the dog house for getting chickens lol.

 

[GardenNut]

The girls went outside for about an hour for the first time today in their playpen/tractor! It was high 40s and breezy, so not too long. This week should get warmer.

 

[collie1470]

Well, since only 2 of our orpingtons appear to be girls

 

[Neisa]

Any reason why the chicks aren't together now?  There isn't that much of an age difference and I often have chicks 2 weeks apart in the same brooder very successfully.  Would kinda ease the workload on you a bit....

Sorry I guess i should have phrased that differently! The little ones are all together right now, I meant that I am excited to see them all together as a flock when all of their plumage and stuff comes in

 

[mamatoes]

Any reason why the chicks aren't together now?  There isn't that much of an age difference and I often have chicks 2 weeks apart in the same brooder very successfully.  Would kinda ease the workload on you a bit....

How did you do this? I added four 2 week barred rocks with four 3 week EE and the bigger ones are really picking on the littles and the br just huddle together and never venture about. I had to seperate them

 

[collie1470]

Our new silkies. Just hatchery quality....and 2 have bare legs....but they had some terrible pasty butt and needed help.

 

[mamatink7]

Why do you put leg bands on the chicks? I've seen them for sale but never know purpose other maybe for showing?

 

[Blooie]

Sorry I guess i should have phrased that differently! The little ones are all together right now, I meant that I am excited to see them all together as a flock when all of their plumage and stuff comes in

Ah, I see. I just misunderstood!

Silly Blooie!

How did you do this? I added four 2 week barred rocks with four 3 week EE and the bigger ones are really picking on the littles and the br just huddle together and never venture about. I had to seperate them

Mine were one week and two weeks when the new ones went in. I didn't have any issues at all. Guess it depends on the individuals in the flock. I use Mama Heating Pad, so when they were all asleep I just tucked the new ones under the cave with the older ones.