Just a few questions

[newchick33]

I'm 19, just started with some chicks I bought at tractor supply co. They were too cut to pass down. This forum is extremely helpful but for some reason I can't find any information on chicks running around flapping their wings. Mine do it at night mostly before they settle down and sleep. I have one bantam chick and 5 pullets. They should be around a week old since I got them at tractor supply co. I've read up on what the pullets should look like and I believe they are around that age. Lots of work even though they are just babies. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under newchick33

Welcome!

I recommend a visit to the Learning Centre; lots of good tips there: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

For your specific chick question you should get some good responses posting on this Forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

Best wishes to you and your little ones!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great links from Teila already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

They are probably having an silly spell but, may be trying out their wings - chicks start flying to the top of the brooder very early. It's good to have a wire top so no pets get in and no chicks get out

 

[Cynthia12]

WELCOME!!!!

Yes, some great links given.

And Diva has a good point. I do use a top on my brooder. They will flap and run around just because they are feeling happy! Won't be long they could be up on the side of that brooder if there is not top there.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC - always nice to have a new person come to the wonderful adventure that is poultry keeping! @Teila has given you some great links to get you started and, yes, as @drumstick diva suggested, if you don't already have a cover on the brooder it's high time to get one in place to keep the little ones in their place.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, newchick33, and

! Pleased you joined our flock! I agree with D'Diva - sounds like happy chicks being silly. And with the links Teila supplied you should be all set. Best wishes and welcome to the exciting world of chickens!!

 

[N F C]

Hope you're enjoying the little ones!