My first Cornish Cross arrive tomorrow! I will try to post weekly updates! Watch me fail my way to success? Follow if you want to see me goof up ;)

[LizzzyJo]

I have my brooder (water melon box) set up in the shed. I am going to try (99% chance in vain) to get my broody to care for them before turning on the light. I hate electric in the shed as it is a tender box! It is already set up and is as safe as possible, but I am just extra paranoid.

I have 15 arriving. I will try to not get attached. I will free feed chick starter for the first week and then take it up at night.

Any help for the first week?

Thanks chicken peeps!

 

[sourland]

Good luck - don't name them.

 

[LizzzyJo]

Good luck - don't name them.

Definitely. What do you call yours?

 

[LizzzyJo]

Whelp, nevermind. Meyer hatchery cancelled my order on the day of delivery. I shouldn't be surprised as this is the 3rd time they've done this. I need to find a new hatchery with better business sense.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Whelp, nevermind. Meyer hatchery cancelled my order on the day of delivery. I shouldn't be surprised as this is the 3rd time they've done this. I need to find a new hatchery with better business sense.

I would recommend Murray McMurray!