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JedJackson said:
Welcome to BYC. Your enthusiasm definitely shows, and that is great. I think you have a really nice set up for the new chicks, when they arrive. There is a ton of information on the website about brooding, if you need help. I hope you enjoy BYC and find it fun and useful.
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Thank you! I'm already reading up, this site is amazing! <3
 
Glad you joined BYC!
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Your brooder is looking great and I'm so happy you decided to go with a heating plate... it's so much better than a lamp!! I used a MHP for my 2nd batch and it's so wonderful!

Might I make a few suggestions for your brooder? If you're getting day old chicks, just put paper towels or puppy pads down for the first couple days until the chicks have learned what their food is. It might be helpful to offer a little container of grit too, just in case they taste some bedding. Without grit, they can get impacted crop if they eat anything besides chick food, even treats.

Also, don't forget to add a little dust bath... a shallow bowl filled with sand or dry dirt because even babies need to care for their skin, and it's really cute to watch them.

They grow really fast and you might find you need to conserve your space, probably only one feeder and waterer would be plenty, especially if all sides can be reached, placing on bricks is a good idea. And your little mirror might need to go to ground level, my little ones spent a lot of time in front of their mirror. Maybe after a week or so, bring in a chunk of sod from your yard for them to peck at to help build immunities to their future surroundings, and you can even let them free range outside for a short periods on dry sunny days.
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My Easter Egger, Blue Wyandotte & Buff Orpington at 2 weeks old

Best wishes in your new chicken adventure!!
 
Welcome to Backyard Chickens! We are glad you joined the flock!:welcome BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry. There is always space for members on the BYC roost!:highfive: You have a decent arrangement for your coming chicks. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!
 
FlappyFeathers said:
Glad you joined BYC!
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Your brooder is looking great and I'm so happy you decided to go with a heating plate... it's so much better than a lamp!! I used a MHP for my 2nd batch and it's so wonderful!

Might I make a few suggestions for your brooder? If you're getting day old chicks, just put paper towels or puppy pads down for the first couple days until the chicks have learned what their food is. It might be helpful to offer a little container of grit too, just in case they taste some bedding. Without grit, they can get impacted crop if they eat anything besides chick food, even treats.

Also, don't forget to add a little dust bath... a shallow bowl filled with sand or dry dirt because even babies need to care for their skin, and it's really cute to watch them.

They grow really fast and you might find you need to conserve your space, probably only one feeder and waterer would be plenty, especially if all sides can be reached, placing on bricks is a good idea. And your little mirror might need to go to ground level, my little ones spent a lot of time in front of their mirror. Maybe after a week or so, bring in a chunk of sod from your yard for them to peck at to help build immunities to their future surroundings, and you can even let them free range outside for a short periods on dry sunny days.
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My Easter Egger, Blue Wyandotte & Buff Orpington at 2 weeks old

Best wishes in your new chicken adventure!!
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AHhhhh your little fluffy babies are so dang cute!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and all that good advice! I've got some of that on the ready, but I really love the idea of putting in a tiny dust bath for them! <3 Thank you so so so much again!!!! <3
 

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