- Oct 6, 2008
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Hello All! I am new to this site and new to chickens. I am getting 20 black sexlink and 5 leghorns. Are these just good for laying or can they be used for both. I have made my box (48'' x 30'') for them to stay in inside until they get feathers. I have bought 50lbs of chick starter feed. I also bought crushed granite grit for them. I was told I need to put terramycin into their water for the first 2 weeks. I was also told that I could use ground corn cobb for bedding.
Is this all ok? Do I need to do something different? Please give some imput!!
Also any suggestions on how big the coop needs to be once they are big enough to go outside?
How many roosters do I need for this many layers to get more chicks and How do I know which hens eggs are fertilized once they start laying?
Thank you so much for all your feedback!!!!
~leslie
Is this all ok? Do I need to do something different? Please give some imput!!
Also any suggestions on how big the coop needs to be once they are big enough to go outside?
How many roosters do I need for this many layers to get more chicks and How do I know which hens eggs are fertilized once they start laying?
Thank you so much for all your feedback!!!!
~leslie