Idk what I'm doing.

[A_Fowl_Guy]

And is it easy for them to over heat or get too cold?

Very easy.

 

[CarpCharacin]

It seems to me that you should have maybe done some more research before deciding to get chickens.
Anyway, here is an article that might help you: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/raising-chicks-step-by-step.73382/

 

[Hangs With Chicks]

Very easy.

Ok. We keep the house at 70-72 generally. I guess we will have to go look for a bigger container tomorrow! This one is prob 18in deep and 3 feet long by 2 ft wide.

 

[Hangs With Chicks]

It seems to me that you should have maybe done some more research before deciding to get chickens.
Anyway, here is an article that might help you: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/raising-chicks-step-by-step.73382/

Totally agree. But I'm excited to learn all I can !

 

[Cyprus]

They are eating the medicated chick food. How long do they need to have the heat lamp?

They need the heat lamp until fully feathered.

And is it easy for them to over heat or get too cold?

Yes

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

It seems to me that you should have maybe done some more research before deciding to get chickens.
Anyway, here is an article that might help you: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/raising-chicks-step-by-step.73382/

Yep, chickens are a major responsibility and not a “pet of the week”. They function better on a schedule and are time consuming, but rewarding, animals.

 

[Hangs With Chicks]

Yep, chickens are a major responsibility and not a “pet of the week”. They function better on a schedule and are time consuming, but rewarding, animals.

I think if I can raise children I can handle chickens. We all had to learn at some point. I will take all the advice I can right now.

 

[Cyprus]

One thing that helps is when more stores follow the example of our local TSC and put up signs to state that chicks are not Easter presents. And they don't allow anyone under 18 to buy chicks. Lastly, they screen your address to make sure chickens are even legal where you live.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I think if I can raise children I can handle chickens. We all had to learn at some point. I will take all the advice I can right now.

You say that now, but plenty of people just dump chickens when it gets too time consuming or the chicks or chickens get sick and die.

 

[Hangs With Chicks]

One thing that helps is when more stores follow the example of our local TSC and put up signs to state that chicks are not Easter presents. And they don't allow anyone under 18 to buy chicks. Lastly, they screen your address to make sure chickens are even legal where you live.

Awesome thanks for the advice.
A) I'm almost 30.
B) already checked city codes and following them except they force us to buy 6 and allowed 3.
C) not Easter pets. Since we moved to the country we've wanted chickens and just looking for advice.