Just getting started in the chicken world and need some help! I think I have everything I need Brooder Feed (and feeder) Waterer Bedding Heating (If there is anything else you can think of please let me know) Now, I know this might be a stupid question, but for the ameraucana chicks, can a chick's color give some hint as to what kind of tinted egg they will lay? Also, I have seen mixed reviews on this, but do day old chicks need to start on grit or can the grit wait until a week or so? I will be using Scratch and Peck starter and fermenting it. Greatly appreciate any help!
Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I'd suggest vitamin supplements / electrolytes (not necessary, but it can give their immune system a boost). They should have a blue tint to the eggs, I think. Here's a link for grit that is useful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry Also, one for raising chicks: https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Raising+chicks You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=learning+centre and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads. You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you All the best CT
Welcome, CTKen helped me when I first started, and a wealth of helpful information. I would make sure your starter crumble has the coccidiosis prevention in it. I use Weston's. A second heat lamp and incubator is a great back up in case something goes wrong. Have fun this is a amazing learning experience, and a lot of fun
Greetings, Jrdn, and ! Great to have you with us! CTKen did all the heavy lifting so I'll just say best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!
Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you. Easter Egger chicks (true Ameraucanas are rare) can be any color and it does not and cannot influence the color of the eggs. They're both genetically based and unrelated factors. The majority of EEs will produce blue or green eggs.
