I know it's early but....Who's ready for 2024 Baby Chicks!

[PatienceT]

I hear you I am the same way. Here is a project you can work on after you have them and they are growing as a place to introduce new ones or as a jail for bad girls or even sick ones that don't need to come in the house. We put it at the end of the run and made a wall with a door that is open when the area isn't being used. It is an armoire I turned into a mini coop. I did change the roost bar from the original placement and put it corner to corner, also I would add plywood to the sides to make it deeper if I did it again. I may even do that after my broody girl and babies are out of it. The last picture is of another one that did the roost bars different I really like this idea it gives them plenty of room to roost.

That is amazing! My son and I went out the other day to look at the area where our future coop is located and discuss our ventilation options and possible relocation areas. I like where our building is now, but our neighbors may not. Their Bradford pears only stink us out when they bloom. Chickens have the potential to stink year-round, lol. I plan to use the DLM, but I have to assume that even with that, there may be smells from time to time.

 

[BDutch]

I plan to use the DLM,

Is this a perfume?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Today was supposed to be a joyous day as our order was scheduled to be delivered. The delivery came on time in less than 24 hrs, but my entire order had deceased.

I know this thing could always happen, but the devastation of emotions it caused when opening up the box was unbearable. We have decided to not place a re-order but to find some chicks locally, as our hearts cannot take another blow again.

We are hoping our local Tractor Supply will have 4 chicks that we can claim and take home and raise.

Rest in Peace little ones.......

So sorry to hear that! I'm so fearful of opening a box and finding a dead chick I just can't imagine ever ordering them, even if that means I can't get breeds I want to try.

 

[BDutch]

Sorry to hear the chicks didn’t survive the transport. Buying locally and picking the up is probably the best you can do. If you like another breed than the ones at TS you could try Craigslist or similar too.

BTW in my country it’s not allowed to ship chicks.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Today was supposed to be a joyous day as our order was scheduled to be delivered. The delivery came on time in less than 24 hrs, but my entire order had deceased.

I know this thing could always happen, but the devastation of emotions it caused when opening up the box was unbearable. We have decided to not place a re-order but to find some chicks locally, as our hearts cannot take another blow again.

We are hoping our local Tractor Supply will have 4 chicks that we can claim and take home and raise.

Rest in Peace little ones.......

I am so sorry.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Happy for you!

 

[BDutch]

Our local farm store had just received a new order of chicks yesterday, and we brought home 5 little fuzzy pullets to give our love to. Welcome home little ones, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 SLWs and 1 EE.
Trisha, Buttercup, Rhoda, Daphne and Darla

This is really nice.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

They won't all be barred.

 

[CrazyChickLady64]

Today was supposed to be a joyous day as our order was scheduled to be delivered. The delivery came on time in less than 24 hrs, but my entire order had deceased.

I know this thing could always happen, but the devastation of emotions it caused when opening up the box was unbearable. We have decided to not place a re-order but to find some chicks locally, as our hearts cannot take another blow again.

We are hoping our local Tractor Supply will have 4 chicks that we can claim and take home and raise.

Rest in Peace little ones.......

I'm so sorry . You can also look online for a small farm in your area. I did and was able to get pullets so I was sure they were girls.