New comer i need help and advise..please help

[babeychick_1]

hi

me and my family are going to raise some chickings soon and i just need advise on how to and where to get all the good and right supplise for them

i will be very greatful if you give me the advise.


please write back

xxx

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Do you have a coop or an area for the brooder (Place where the chicks stay till they are older)

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Your basic supplies you need will be something to keep them in. A box works well. Find one of appropriate size depending on how many your getting. They need room to grow. Rubbermaid containers work well also.
Litter - pine shaving works best, some use straw
Feed- chick starter is all you need
Heat source- chicks need 95 degrees to start/ need therometer. I use a red 250watt heat lamp.
Waterer with some marbles or stones in the tray to keep chicks from falling in and drowning.
I also put a window screen over the top to protect from any dangers.Good Luck!

 

[rooster-red]

There is also a lot of good basic info listed here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/raising-chickens-basics.php

 

[CritterHill]

Well, hello!

I am a newbie myself (the chickens haven't even gotten here yet!)

But I found that this page and the pages it links to were invaluable in preparing for the chickies!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/raising-chickens-basics.php

As far as where to get chicken supplies, I've been having luck at the local Agway and feed stores. They seem to have everything.

edited to add: *shakes fist at Rooster Red* I'm trying to be helpful over here and you go stealing my thunder! Hrmph.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

You can also check out the brooder page at the top here. People have some great ideas and pics.