Hi. I am planning to buy 4 chicks and am a new to the whole process of raising chickens. From reading the forums and other websites I've got a good grasp on what items are needed, but what I'm wondering about is how often the chicks need to be monitored. Obviously, they need to be checked to make sure that their area is the right temp, that they have food, and that they have water. Some websites say you need to check AT LEAST 5 times a day. I'm going to be with my chicks all I can, but my husband and I both are out of the house for work and school. Do I need to find a constant babysitter?
*How often should chicks be monitored? Does this change after the first week? (I could potentially work from home for the first few days in order to check on them frequently)
Thanks for your help and advice.
*How often should chicks be monitored? Does this change after the first week? (I could potentially work from home for the first few days in order to check on them frequently)
Thanks for your help and advice.