How to pick up chicks 😜

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Chic-keyLady

Chic-keyLady

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As a first time farmer new to this chicken party, I just wanted to say howdy! 🤠 I am a self-proclaimed chicken enthusiast. I read about chickens in my free time as well as it being a full time job.

Originally I wanted an aloof duel purpose breed because I wasn't sure what I wanted from being a chicken farmer. Now that I have them I know I want a little bit of everything. My friendly breed is fine, but I'd also like a docile breed as a pet. That's when I discovered Faverolles!

After doing some digging I found out the effects shipping can have on your chicks.
So I placed an order to pick these little buggers up. I don't mind the 2 1/2 hour drive, but I can't speak for the babies. I'd like to fill in the role of being mamma bird, so I'd like to acquaint myself with them while they're just a day old.

My question is: how should I prepare for these girls on their first long trek?
 
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Chic-keyLady said:
As a first time farmer new to this chicken party, I just wanted to say howdy! 🤠 I am a self-proclaimed chicken enthusiast. I read about chickens in my free time as well as it being a full time job.

Originally I wanted an aloof duel purpose breed because I'm wasn't sure what I wanted from being a chicken farmer. Now that I have them I know I want a little bit of everything. My friendly breed is fine, but I'd also like a docile breed as a pet. That's when I discovered Faverolles!

After doing some digging I found out the effects shipping can have on your chicks.
So I placed an order to pick these little buggers up. I don't mind the 2 1/2 hour drive, but I can't speak for the babies. I'd like to fill in the role of being mamma bird, so I'd like to acquaint myself with them while they're just a day old.

My question is: how should I prepare for these girls on their first long trek?
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Good morning & welcome to BYC. I've picked up my chicks from a hatchery at about that same distance. I took along some hand warmers and an old, very thin towel. When the chicks started chirping I opened a couple and and placed them in the bottom of the box and covered them with the towel. We got home fine. No losses and no pasty butt.
 
janiedoe said:
Good morning & welcome to BYC. I've picked up my chicks from a hatchery at about that same distance. I took along some hand warmers and an old, very thin towel. When the chicks started chirping I opened a couple and and placed them in the bottom of the box and covered them with the towel. We got home fine. No losses and no pasty butt.
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That's awesome! I do have some extra hand warmers from the winter so that should work fine! And thank you for the welcome
 
TwoCrows said:
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow

Good luck bringing those chicks home! @janiedoe has given you some great advice!

If you have any questions about your babies along the way, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!
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007Sean said:
Howdy, :frow and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy :ya to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community! :celebrate
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Thanks golden gun! 😉 Happy to be here!
 

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