I was only going to get 10

[AuntieD]

I finally got baby chicks this morning. I went to the farm store not expecting much variety. They had three of the breeds I wanted. The Easter eggers and RI reds are pullets. The Sapphire gems and Barred rocks are straight run. And I couldn't resist the tiny little bantams. I left with twenty

 

[AuntieD]

I am feeding medicated chick starter and just plain tap water. Do I need to put apple cider vinegar in the water and if so how much?

 

[Kiki]

Congrats and no you do not need to add ACV to the waterer.

You should move both the feeder and waterer away from the edge of the box so they can walk all the way around each.


Why do you have the divider piece of cardboard in there?

 

[Kiki]

Sorry...one more thing...
I'd advise to remove the shavings for a few days just to make sure they don't eat them.

 

[AuntieD]

Congrats and no you do not need to add ACV to the waterer.

You should move both the feeder and waterer away from the edge of the box so they can walk all the way around each.


Why do you have the divider piece of cardboard in there?

I was hoping to keep the sleeping area cleaner...lol

 

[AuntieD]

I was hoping to keep the sleeping area cleaner...lol. They pooped on the warming pad within moments.

 

[Kiki]

I was hoping to keep the sleeping area cleaner...lol

The poop in their sleep.


I'd remove that piece. It's a good way for them to get smoosh up against by piling up in the small area.

 

[AuntieD]

The poop in their sleep.


I'd remove that piece. It's a good way for them to get smoosh up against by piling up in the small area.

Thanks, I was worried about them piling up.

 

[Kiki]

Thanks, I was worried about them piling up.

You can put paper towels on top of the heating pad to be able to keep it clean.

 

[Tonyroo]

I finally got baby chicks this morning. I went to the farm store not expecting much variety. They had three of the breeds I wanted. The Easter eggers and RI reds are pullets. The Sapphire gems and Barred rocks are straight run. And I couldn't resist the tiny little bantams. I left with twentyView attachment 2622447

Have a bigger brooder ready they grow fast. The medicated chick feed and tap water is fine. Check for pasty butt everyday, so it's easier to clean when it's in small amounts. After a week they should be good.