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Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Kathy1, Jun 11, 2008.

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  1. Jun 11, 2008 #1
    Kathy1

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    So now that they are finally here, I have to pick them up today afterwork, What else do I need?? I am picking them up 2 or 3 of them (RIR's) and the chick feed. I have a lamp, waterer and feed holder, newspaper and paper towels for the box, using a big fish tank for a few days to hold them then using a bigger box , I have to build my coop asap too lol How did y ou judge the temp? Do I need a thermometer too?? anything else?? I cant even think straight LOL
     
  2. Jun 11, 2008 #2
    Julie08

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    yes thermometer as well. I'm willing to bet you come home with more then 3!!
     
  3. Jun 11, 2008 #3
    my1stchicks

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    Don't forget to post pics! Congrats![​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  4. Jun 11, 2008 #4
    Kathy1

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    Thank you!!! lol, I am excited my son will be too, he has been waiting and waiting, patience is not one of his virtues lol I just hope I get there before they closed, I cant leave work early today..... I did tell them I would be there and to hold some aside for me.

    What kind of thermometer is best?
     
  5. Jun 11, 2008 #5
    lovemychicks9

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    MMMWWWWAAAAAAAHHHHHAHAHAHA ANOTHER ONE FALLS VICTUM TO THE DREADED " FUZZY BUTT FEVER " !!!!!! A big congratulations to you and have a blast with those babies. Trudy [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  6. Jun 11, 2008 #6
    Julie08

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    pretty much any thermometer will work. You can probably get a cheap one at the same feedstore you are getting the chicks from. Are you sure you can't leave work early?? You are looking pale, are you sure you feel well [​IMG]
     
  7. Jun 11, 2008 #7
    Kathy1

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    I have been coughing and sneezing for about 2 hours now, I dont think it will happen. I am the go to girl and I have a meeting later int he day cant resc, he is from out of state and confirmed with me this am before the store called...... sniff sniff achoo.

    Maybe if I cough in his direction he will leave early ...hmmmm....[​IMG]
     
  8. Jun 11, 2008 #8
    Julie08

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    thats a great idea. The waiting SUCKS!!! I know....... I should have 2 new babies when I get home.
     
  9. Jun 11, 2008 #9
    Kathy1

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    I am nervous about them being home by themselves during the day, I have to work so does my dh and ds has school, So they will be alone from 7.45am to 3 pm, do you think they will be okay? I could run home at lunch to check on them. Please say they will be okay. I am nervous about them.[​IMG]
     
  10. Jun 11, 2008 #10
    Kathy1

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    New babies?? Chicks? Do you have hens that lay? or are you using a brooder? Either way congrats to you!
     
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