Just starting with 2 chicks

[wisewolf]

Hi. This is Paul from California. I just finished building a coop, but the chicks I bought are not ready for it yet.
I got a R.I. Red and and Danish Brown Leghorn. They are in a box under a lamp in the garage for now. The R.I.R. is very small and fragile; I hope she makes it.

 

[iwiw60]

Just make sure they are warm enough (90 degrees) for their age, and there's no drafts...good luck in your new venture!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Iwiw X2. I would bring them inside instead of the garage as the drafts out there can kill babies. Keep them warm inside under heat of 90 to 95 degrees.

Here is an article you might want to read from our learning center on raising chicks...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

Good luck with your new chicks and I hope the little one survives.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with the new chicks! TwoCrows gave you a good link for raising chicks. If you think the RIR is in trouble you could post on the Raising Chicks or Emergencies forum about her for suggestions https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks and https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[gander007]

great to have you joining

 

[wisewolf]

The RIR (Violet) is growing nicely and the Brown Leghorn (Daisy) likes to fly whenever the brooder lid is off. I added two more chicks to the family: a Barred Rock (Dahlia), and an Americauna (Iris). These two are already about 2 weeks old. I am letting my 15yo daughter take the lead in raising them.
Thanks for all the links to the info!

Paul

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!