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So you will be doing some 'subtraction'?![]()
Maybe.... actually I am hoping to look at a used building. We have a little time to decide.
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So you will be doing some 'subtraction'?![]()
I don't know how many chicks you are getting but I want to caution not to spend a great deal of money on plastic tubs. I've been through several different methods of brooding.Thanks again, @ChickenCanoe. I will order some Gro2Max, it sounds more complete than my yogurt and since it is specifically formulated for chickens I'll trust it and not take a chance.
A funny thing, today when I told DH that that I thought we should get two plastic tubs, not one, to make it easier for cleaning, he looked very surprised and said he had decided the same thing! Great minds...![]()
I think she's using a plate.The other drawback to using heat lamps in Rubbermaid tubs is that it can easily overheat. The first time I used a big plastic tub and attached the heat lamp to the top, I put a thermometer under it and the thermometer exploded. Using a Rubbermaid tub, go with a much lower wattage heat source. A 75 to 125 watt ceramic heat emitter is better. Also, since they don't produce light, you can raise the chicks more naturally with a daily dark period.
Lactobacilus. In fermented feed or yohgreut. yougurt. yoguhrt. yogurt. There.I have baby chicks arriving in a couple of weeks and realized that when mama hens hatched and raised their own, pasty butt was not a problem. So why is it an issue with hand-raised chicks, and how can it be avoided? Do MamaChicks get better humidity, being under mama's wings much of their first few days, or is something else at play? Any and all comments and suggestions welcomed and appreciated! I'm going to specifically call out some of the gurus, but all are welcome to chime in!
@Pyxis @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @EggSighted4Life @WVduckchick @casportpony @azygous @aart @HuffleClaw @ChickenCanoe @oldhenlikesdogs @Ridgerunner
Well... that should get us started! Thanks, y'all.