Hi All,
Newbie here. About to get my first chicks hopefully this Saturday. I have an old dog crate set up for them. It is pretty big, about 40" by 30", and lined with carboard to keep the chicks and heat in. What wattage of bulb will I need to heat it? It will be in an indoor room where the temp sits about 75.
Another question: I am planning to get 4 chickens. I know they are social animals and I am interested to hear what people feel is a good flock size. I am defnitiely getting the idea here that most people feel that more is better for themselves
but what is a good flock size for chicken interaction? How few is too few and how many is too many to keep together?
Thanks in advance.
Liz
Newbie here. About to get my first chicks hopefully this Saturday. I have an old dog crate set up for them. It is pretty big, about 40" by 30", and lined with carboard to keep the chicks and heat in. What wattage of bulb will I need to heat it? It will be in an indoor room where the temp sits about 75.
Another question: I am planning to get 4 chickens. I know they are social animals and I am interested to hear what people feel is a good flock size. I am defnitiely getting the idea here that most people feel that more is better for themselves

Thanks in advance.
Liz