HI everyone! Been reading through the topics as a lurker for a bit and finally decided to take the plunge and order a few chicks from MPC. After reading, I wish I had ordered more - I now have 4 RIR and 4 leghorns on order for about a month from now. We have 26 acres and no animals except a few barn cats, but we have a huge barn and tons of room. I recently decided to become a lacto-ovo vegetarian and I figured the best way to get cruelty free eggs is to have pampered chickens.
Besides, hubby also wants guineas to help get rid of the ticks, so I am starting with the chickens. I ordered them for a month out so he'll get at least two months to help me build a coop or equivalent.
I've got all the supplies ready for the brooder - we'll keep it in the three season room for now, or out in the barn if the temp is too high in there. My one worry, will they be ok if I go to work? I'll take the day off the day they arrive, and as it appears they will most likely arrive on a wednesday I generally have thur through sunday off so they'll have a few days of constant vigilance.. After that, however, I'll be at work for 7-8 hours. I'll check on feeder and water before I go, but will they make it ok?
Besides, hubby also wants guineas to help get rid of the ticks, so I am starting with the chickens. I ordered them for a month out so he'll get at least two months to help me build a coop or equivalent.
I've got all the supplies ready for the brooder - we'll keep it in the three season room for now, or out in the barn if the temp is too high in there. My one worry, will they be ok if I go to work? I'll take the day off the day they arrive, and as it appears they will most likely arrive on a wednesday I generally have thur through sunday off so they'll have a few days of constant vigilance.. After that, however, I'll be at work for 7-8 hours. I'll check on feeder and water before I go, but will they make it ok?
