Got my chicks!

[lisag1288]

Hello from PA. I've been wanting chickens for awhile and last week I finally did it. Have 6 red pullets now that seem to be doing really good. I hate the 6 chick min here, I was hoping to start with four, but I have plenty of family that would love some fresh eggs. Right now I have them inside in an addition that I didn't renovate and don't use....what age should I put them outside? I'm still very nervous about doing something wrong, but they seem happy and healthy. Is it ok to give them a few bugs and worms when the are so young, they really go crazy for waxworms left over from fishing!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Depending on where you are and what your weather is like, chicks may need supplemental heat until they are fully feathered at 6 weeks of age. The Learning Center has a good section on raising chicks.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, lisag1288, and

! Pleased you joined our community! Good luck to you and your flock of six!! Have fun!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[TwoCrows]

from New Mexico!

You will be glad you got more birds than you originally wanted. I was the same way years ago, and eventually you too WILL want more chickens! Happens to us all.

Enjoy BYC!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined BYC

Best wishes raising those peeps up happy and healthy

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!