Just got our chicks from cackle hatchery.

[ChickenThunderdome]

If there's anything that concerns you feel free to speak up. This is our first time owning chickens.
I've left them alone for the past couple hours, about to go check on them briefly.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

That's a box full of happiness right there!
Just watch to be sure all are finding and consuming water....and feed (though initially water is more important), monitor for pasty butt, etc.
Most importantly, take time to enjoy them...they grow SO fast, you'll miss it if you blink

 

[aart]

Green poop is from eating 'grow-gel'...or could be the gel.
Congrats!
Clever brooder, but they'll outgrow it quickly.

 

[Shorty22366]

Awww
I love little fluffy butts. They seem to be doing good.

 

[ShrekDawg]

So cute!!!

 

[blackdog043]

If you raise the waterer up on something, it will help keep the shavings out. Platforms work well to put them on also.

 

[Azmomm]

If you raise the waterer up on something, it will help keep the shavings out. Platforms work well to put them on also.

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[Azmomm]

Can i ask how old the chicks are in the pic. I realky like your feeder as well

 

[ChickenThunderdome]

Day 3 now? All are doing well. None of them are lethargic, all very active.
Have checked for pasty butt past couple days. Only 2 yesterday and 2 very minor today.

Maybe I'm going crazy but they look bigger already!

@ raised feeder/waterer. Thats a good idea. My only concern would be the silkies who do not seem to be great jumpers.

 

[blackdog043]

Can i ask how old the chicks are in the pic. I realky like your feeder as well

They were 2 weeks old in that picture.
Link for my feeder build.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/no-waste-chick-feeder-build.74823/