New Dad of Buff Orps needs help.

[awalters0815]

I bought 8 Buff Orpingtons yesterday. They are about 4-6 weeks old. They only have a little fuzz, mostly feathers. I have a light for them for heat as awell as chick feed. Is there any thing else I can do for them? This is my first time with chicks. Also, what behaviors and signs will help me to sex them? I tried to picks what I thought were pullets based on having smaller combs than others that they had, but I'm sure I probably did not guess 100% right. At what age should I be able to tell for sure?

 

[paddock36]

I'm sure they have water too. Pink combs are usually a dead giveaway for roos. I'd feed medicated feed but that's just me. Sounds like your doing ok so far.

 

[awalters0815]

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Yes they have water. I put some electrlyte in it since hey had a 90 minute car ride home.