My Chics Made It In A Few Casualties

[edbama2]

Well they are in and I just got done watering them. Typing one handed because one of them is too small and delicate. It is one of the polish chickens. I have seen several Naked necks, RIR's, chipmunk look a likes, and who knows what else. I will figure it out eventually. So far 9 have not made it. They were shipped out Saturday and just got here.

for the few, but

for most.

 

[Foghorn]

Thats not too bad edbama2. I hope you have no more go down on ya. Good luck!

 

[Foghorn]

Hows that pool table looking? Pretty full? And loud I bet! Where are the pics?

 

[equine chick]

How many did you order, I guess that's not too bad considering what's been happening. I think the hatcheries should keep the chicks if there is bad weather, but i guess they would be stuck with a lot more chicks they can't ship. Mine aren't due to arrive til april 28 but even then it could get cold.

 

[edbama2]

Here is one pic so far. I am busy trying to keep them happy. I ordered 101. And yes they do make alot of noise. LOL.

 

[jimnjay]

What an nice brooder set up you have. Looks like a nice selection. Nine out of 100 is not really to bad in the weather conditions we are experiencing. Good luck with you nice flock.

 

[edbama2]

Thank You for the compliments. It was just a quick throw together that is light enough to move around. The peeps are loving the running room.

 

[Foghorn]

They look great! Whats the age difference with the older birds?

 

[edbama2]

I am not sure but about 2 weeks, 3 tops. I bought them at the co-op and they weren't sure. The funny thing is one of the new Aruacanas keeps picking on the older chics. I'm guessing this one will be a Roo, not even a week old and finding the bigger ones to pick on.

 

[cornishman]

question? how warm is it in the room that you got your peeps? is the lamp in the corner of your nice looking box their only heat source? i think the reason you lost 9 bitties is they got a little too cold. you sure built a nice looking brooderbox...good job! cornishman.