New Chicks

[feathermaid]

Congrats on your new chicks! As mentioned earlier, definitely get them outside and acclimated before winter comes. Switching from a heat lamp to a heating pad will help them adjust and grow feathers much quicker. I see you also have a rooster from your other post, so you may want to keep everyone on All Flock or Flock Raiser. That way there's no worries about the roo eating layer feed or at what age to switch feeds, and all birds get the benefit of a higher protein content which will help with nutrition over winter (non-laying months) and regrowing feathers after molting every year. Just be sure to offer oyster shells in a separate container to meet the hens' calcium needs.

Here's a few very helpful articles about raising chicks:
Brooding Chicks: The First 6 Weeks
Start Raising Your Chicks Outdoors
You Certainly Can Brood Chicks Outdoors

Best wishes with your new flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

sorry I am coming in late. You have already received some great advice, so I will just say; Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[sourland]

Welcome back to activity at BYC, and good luck with your chicks.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!