i need help? I dont know what to do

[thechickman04]

i have had grown hens alot and i know how to handle them....but i have 26 chicks coming in two weeks from MM hatchery and i have never raised chicks...so if you can tell me all i need to i would apprcciate it very much.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Heat lamp, light bulb, medicated grower feed, water dish with marbles and feed dish. Also you need a brooder and paper towels. line the brooder with paper towels and set up the heating lamp. the temp inside the brooder needs to be 95

add marbels to the waterer to prevent chicks from drowning. water needs to be on the cool side and food on the warm

 

[Stormhorse23]

A rubbermaid container makes a good home for chicks. Make sure you have a source of heat (light) and suitable feeders and waterers. Use PINE, never cedar. I had to learn this the hard way...Any specific questions you have?

 

[MandyH]

Keep them warm, dry, in a draft free place, fresh water daily and fresh feed daily.

 

[MandyH]

Good Lord, three replies at once!!!! That's gotta be a record?!

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I think so kristen lol

 

[Stormhorse23]

and i was involved! Where is my reward? dont i get a coop er somethin?

 

[thechickman04]

thank you all for all of the help and im glad my question could make a record lol

 

[silkiechicken]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-first60days.html

Maybe that can be of some help too.

 

[thechickman04]

thanks that told me alot