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Thanks to all of you nice people!Tess you are gonna know everything before you even place an order for chicks!
I'm so happy for you!
I kept mine indoors for about 6 weeks the first few times, it's quite dusty, can get stinky, and they need more room than you think. They grow very quickly doubling their size in just a few weeks.Oh gosh, I kind of don't want to spend too much time outside in February. What about the basement? Is that a possibility? I guess I was operating under the assumption they needed sunlight, though maybe that's not the case with artificial lighting in their brooder?
This is helpful, thank you. Yes, chickens will be pets in our family and will live out their lives regardless of egg production so I like the idea of starting at 5. This may be a question for another board, but generally, is it easier on the flock to introduce new girls that are already adults, or get chicks and integrate those?
Good advice on snow removal. Our dog was a stray from down south and an absolute weenie about going out in the snow to potty, so we already have a system in place to clear her paths out back. Will the chickens be interested in getting out of the coop and run for exercise and adventure if we have cleared trails through snow for them? I have so much to learn!
Keeping chicks in the house gets old/dusty REAL quick.
Chicks can be brooded outdoors.
Imagine spraying the counters and walls of your kitchen with cooking oil. Then, toss a nice layer of flour onto all surfaces. That's chick dander! And it will ooze throughout your house.
MHP brooding is definitely the way to go, and brooding them in the coop means that they will not have to adjust to a housing change. And having your coop electrified, makes it possible for: heated waterer, MHP brooder, lighting in the winter to encourage laying, and an automated pop door!!! Or even running a hot wire around your coop/run.
Thanks to all of you nice
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Hi all! Planning my small flock and wondering if anyone has advice on how many chicks I should order. I will pick them up in person, so I'm not worried about loss in the mail. It's just my husband and I, and our dog (who matters because she gets an a soft-boiled egg every night on her kibble). I know the question of "how many?" varies greatly by coop and yard restrictions, but at this point we have none because we're in the planning stages and the world is our oyster! Does 5 hens seem like a "normal" amount for a family our size? We have no intention of selling eggs, but will have coworkers and neighbors that would love some if we were to have extra. We probably eat a dozen-18 eggs a week on average. The breeds we like are EE, Dominiques and Wellsummers and we'll get some combo of those. We'll get sexed chick from Meyer Hatchery in February. The time
Yes! Most definitely.Thank you! From 8 to 36...that must be that "chicken math" I keep hearing about...