How old are these keets?

[lazytrucker]

I just bought these keets yesterday. From what I read the little ones are probably 3-4 days old. They are just starting to get their wing feathers. What about the bigger ones?? Anyone hazard a guess of the age?

 

[R2elk]

I just bought these keets yesterday. From what I read the little ones are probably 3-4 days old. They are just starting to get their wing feathers. What about the bigger ones?? Anyone hazard a guess of the age?

The3 larger Pearl Grays may be between one and two weeks old at the most.

 

[lazytrucker]

The3 larger Pearl Grays may be between one and two weeks old at the most.

Thanks! Was trying to figure out how best to take care of everyone's heat needs. Really appreciate it.

 

[R2elk]

Thanks! Was trying to figure out how best to take care of everyone's heat needs. Really appreciate it.

Provide the proper heat and nutrition for the youngest keets. Make sure that there is a cool area that any or all can retreat to when they so desire. Place the feed and water in the cooler area.

 

[lazytrucker]

Thanks! I guess their setup is ok then. Trying the heating pad like I did with my chickens. The older of the keets were just barely under the pad so was a little concerned. They all seem pretty happy for now.

 

[lazytrucker]

One more thing. I'm planning on putting them in my chicken coop/tractor outside with their heating pad like I did the chickens. I've just been adding wood shavings to the floor for quite a while. I'm is there any reason that would be a problem or should I clean it out and start with fresh shavings for them?

 

[R2elk]

One more thing. I'm planning on putting them in my chicken coop/tractor outside with their heating pad like I did the chickens. I've just been adding wood shavings to the floor for quite a while. I'm is there any reason that would be a problem or should I clean it out and start with fresh shavings for them?

There is an old thread in this forum which explains why guineas do not do well in tractors. While they are still small it may be acceptable but I would not expect adult guineas to do well in a tractor.

It probably is best to start with fresh bedding.

 

[lazytrucker]

I'll look for that. Thanks. Will clean it out Do remember anything key to the discussion? I've searched with just "keet" and "tractor" but not sure i've found what you're talking about yet.

 

[R2elk]

I'll look for that. Thanks. Will clean it out Do remember anything key to the discussion? I've searched with just "keet" and "tractor" but not sure i've found what you're talking about yet.

I used guinea tractor and search this forum only.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/guinea-tractor.489285/#post-6218458

Sorry I did not find the thread.

 

[AudieWarren]

I don't know about putting guineas in a tractor, but my guineas were brought up with turkey pouts. They free range during the day and come back to the roost at night. Guineas are some awesome foragers.