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[Sunshine_Chick]

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It is not that hard to raise chicks. They are so cute too!

They truly are adorable. I've seen them at the feed store, but lighting, temp control, etc. Maybe one day.

 

[Sunshine_Chick]

Welcome to BYC
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Love your fuzzy toed chicken!!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

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[Cynthia12]

WELCOME! Orpingtons are great birds..easy to spoil.

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here with us! Your girl is lucky to have you

 

[Sunshine_Chick]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

We have a contest going on right now just for new folks like you. In order to enter you'll need to copy the link from your first post in this thread and post it in the contest thread.

To copy your link address, right click on the link to your thread and click copy or copy link

then click on the following URL
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...t-new-byc-members-win-a-byc-calendar.1287752/
Go down to where it says "write your reply..." tell us this is your entry and then click on the link button

Paste your URL into the box and click "insert", then click "Post Reply".

That's all there is to it. Once you've finished this, you're eligible to win a nice BYC Calendar.

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Thanks for the offer but link is not working for me.

 

[feathermaid]

Not sure I could deal with a chick. The feed store only has babies.

They truly are adorable. I've seen them at the feed store, but lighting, temp control, etc. Maybe one day.

Actually... if you use a heating pad, you don't have to worry about lighting or temp control... it's all very natural. I would suggest getting 2 chicks (or 3) because they thrive much better with others of their same age. You could brood them in a dog crate right where Miss Crumpet lives and they will get acquainted very quickly. Free range time together out in the yard will help them bond but give plenty of space for chicks to run away if needed. I brooded 3 chicks in the coop with my 2 older girls and they were all roosting together in just 4-5 weeks.

Here are links to the articles that helped me with my success:
Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder
Mama Heating Pad
You Certainly Can Brood Chicks Outdoors
Integrating at 4 weeks old

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

We are so glad that you're here! We are sure you'll love it here, so pull up a roost!