Hi all,
My babies (5 Buff Orpington Chicks) are coming on Tuesday
I have been shopping this weekend to get myself prepared as these will be our first!
I have:
nice big plastic bin for them to be in
brooder light w/ red light bulb
chick starter mash
thermometer
pine shavings
water & food dishes
Am I missing anything??
I have read alot about using DE . Would you use it for little wee ones? Or is that something you use only when they are grown??
What kinds of snacks can the babies get??
Do they need starter grit? I saw that in the store too.
The people werent very helpful at the feed store. They didnt seem to know much about Chickens.
Thank you for help with my checklist!
Kim
My babies (5 Buff Orpington Chicks) are coming on Tuesday

I have been shopping this weekend to get myself prepared as these will be our first!
I have:
nice big plastic bin for them to be in
brooder light w/ red light bulb
chick starter mash
thermometer
pine shavings
water & food dishes
Am I missing anything??
I have read alot about using DE . Would you use it for little wee ones? Or is that something you use only when they are grown??
What kinds of snacks can the babies get??
Do they need starter grit? I saw that in the store too.
The people werent very helpful at the feed store. They didnt seem to know much about Chickens.

Thank you for help with my checklist!
Kim