Hello,My name is Cowgirl an i got 5 chickens as my Easter gift this year !

[cowgirlinboot35]

Hello,I found this site in my search for answers. I love it all ready. I was given 5 baby chickens as an Easter gift this year something i have wanted for sometime now. I am in search of answers. I have all females i was told. What kind are they ? I have a picture up. What would you like to share with me about how to care for them ? Please an thanks you for any help you could like to give an share with me. Cowgirl.





PS. This box was just to bring the 5 chickens home in thanks.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Imagine chicks with a mother hen and try to replicate that.
A box isn't good. They need room, a warm spot around 90-100 degrees and plenty of cooler space. They need solid footing so at the very least paper towels, shredded paper or pine shavings. They need chick grower/starter minimum 18% protein. They need clean fresh water. I keep light on them 24/7 for the first week, then 8 hours of darkness.
No crowding, cleanliness, quality fresh food and water, lots of ventilation and healthy chicks will grow up strong.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please head for the learning center forum and then the section of hatching/baby chicks etc. They need a much bigger brooder - they grow fast and crowded chicks start pecking at each other and sometimes pulling feathers out and worse

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, cowgirlinboots35, and

! Great to have you here! I am not the person to ask but could they be Cornish X (a meat chicken)? If so, don't expect eggs - but they will grow up and be delicious! As for care, take a look at the Learning Center - lots of great info for the beginning chickener! Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[thasista]

Hi from Kentucky!