First time-New chicks

[langfordmerissa]

I'm also new chick owner. Picked up 15 chicks from post office Thursday. My son and I are splitting but he hasn't pick his up yet, tomorrow.
I'm having trouble with the water situation. Bought a chick mason jar waterer, but it always has pine flakes and debris, so the water won't come out. So been putting shallow dish of water and it spills and same problem with shavings and poop. Put a hammers waterer up and they use it but doesn't seem like enough. Do you have suggestions. Also with the water problem it keeps bedding wet. Been changing everyday because I know they don't need a wet environment. Was wondering what the best
solution would be and do you need to change bedding every day if dry. I put potty pads down,. Then detomaceous earth. Then pine shavings and then coop refresh. Is there a better method
Thanks for your help and glad to be part of this group. Got 5 female prairie blue bell eggers, 5 female Brahms and 5 male brahmas

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore.
Enjoy the time here.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I’m glad you joined us.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi, welcome to BYC.
The diatomaceous earth should not be used. It can cause respiratory problems. It is not useful for pests either.
As far as the waterer goes, I use a boot tray and place it on bricks. The elevated tray will help keep bedding out of their water and feed, and keep their bedding dry. Keep an eye on the pads too, some chicks will try to eat them.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Why so many cockerels? What are you planning to do with the extras? Dinner?

I like this for a chick waterer.

I made it from a thrift store sports bottle and a vertical poultry nipped you can get from most farm stores. I just hang it on a chain and raise it as the chicks grow. Keeps the water clean and the bedding dry.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!

 

[N F C]

Hi, congrats on the new chicks! I elevate the chick waterer by placing it on bricks to keep the bedding from getting in the water. Best of luck with the little ones, thanks for joining!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!