We have about 8 hens currently (buff, RIR, BR, Sex link etc.) and I am looking at getting about 20 chicks for around $1-3 each. I have a separate coop for the chicks but am knew to the whole raising chicks thing. Just have a few questions.
- I dont have an incubator so I will be buying already hatched chicks, how do I know how old of chicks to purchase?
- Is it better to get all of the same breed (all RIR) or does it matter?
- What kind of shots or meds. Do they need and at what age?
- I know to feed them mash, do they need grit?
- Is it better to order them from a hatchery or a person?
- I will put a heat lamp in there but when are they old enough to not need a heat lamp/leave the coop.
Thanks so much for all the help.
- I dont have an incubator so I will be buying already hatched chicks, how do I know how old of chicks to purchase?
- Is it better to get all of the same breed (all RIR) or does it matter?
- What kind of shots or meds. Do they need and at what age?
- I know to feed them mash, do they need grit?
- Is it better to order them from a hatchery or a person?
- I will put a heat lamp in there but when are they old enough to not need a heat lamp/leave the coop.
Thanks so much for all the help.