Getting New chicks

[andrew3waz]

Hey,

I am getting 25 chicks and I am wondering how big my brooder should be? I order some different breeds and I am wondering on there compatibility? I got 5 Polish Golden Laced, 5 Buff Orpintons, 5 Ameraucana, 5 New Hampshire and 5 Black Cochin. I probaly should have ask this first but I don't want my chickens to come when it is to cold the. the chicks should come next Friday maybe the next so it would be nice to know ASAP

Thanks,
andrew3waz

 

[sumi]

Here's the recommended space requirements for chicks in a brooder:


Up to 2 weeks: 0.5 sq ft per chick
2-4 weeks: 1 sq ft per chick
4-8 weeks: 2.5 sq ft per chick
over 8 weeks: 4 sq ft per chick

It isn't always possible to provide as much space, but use that as a guide and try and get as close as possible to it and you'll be fine. Enjoy your chicks!

 

[andrew3waz]

Thanks, sumi

I am going to build a box the size of a twin bed and use that for the first 2-3 weeks inside. Then I will do something biger in the insalated heated coop and keep them in there until they can go outside.
Thanks,
andrew3waz

 

[ladywolf]

Thanks for posting this! I did not start this thread but your answer helped me!

 

[andrew3waz]

Yup any time! Does anybody know about the comparability?