Hello, I need a little help

[Jrdn]

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!

 

[Pork Pie]

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

 

[Suprise-Chicks]

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

 

[redsoxs]

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!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[N F C]

x2 on the links CTKen has provided you.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[cecigl]

Welcome, good luck!

 

[QueenMisha]

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.

 

[drumstick diva]

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