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I FINALLY GOT CHICKS!!!!!!
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We ended up with a completely different flock then we had in mind. We have a EE, Buff Orpington, Welsummer, Speckled Sussex, and a Cuckoo Marans.
We ended up with one more then planned but I couldn't say no to the EE. The woman could not guarantee that it is a female, but hopefully it is.
I do have a question, how can I tell if my brooder is to hot for them? They where hatched on 3/6 so what temp would be good for them. They are in a big rubber maid container, they look like they are panting, and kinda laying them selves out. We turned the lamp off to see what would happen and they seem happier, maybe to hot? IDK maybe I am just nervous...lol
Thanks
 
If they were panting it was probably too hot. We're they laying away from the light? If there is anyway to put the light on one of the box and leave the other cooler that would be your best bet. If you see they are laying in the cooler side all the time then raise the light as it is too hot. At three weeks of age they should be happy at a temp between 80-90 degrees.
 
I had my two OE eggs hatch! I was so disappointed that only one of the first batch hatched out, I'm really happy to have two to keep for myself! Hopefully at least one is a girl.




My other EE and wheaten marans chicks are doing great...based on how the chicks are feathering out, it looks like my BW ameraucana is the EE's dad. That's fine - he came from Peachick eggs, so should carry great blue egg genes.








 
Chickerdoodle13 said:
If they were panting it was probably too hot. We're they laying away from the light? If there is anyway to put the light on one of the box and leave the other cooler that would be your best bet. If you see they are laying in the cooler side all the time then raise the light as it is too hot. At three weeks of age they should be happy at a temp between 80-90 degrees.
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Thanks, that is what my husband and I thought we should do I just wanted to see if our thought process was way off or not.
Thanks again
 
sunnychooks said:
Shadow Rabbit~
How much do they charge for layer pellets at Ricks? And which brands do they carry?
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I know they have Purina, possibly Nutrena. I don't really remember. I know layer crumbles are about $19, but I'm not sure about pellets, although I think they are the same price. Next time I go, I'll remember to check for you.
 
Hi! I was on BYC for a short time a few years ago, now I am back. I am from Clarksboro / East Greenwich in Gloucester County. I have only seen a few people on here from near that area. I raised day old chicks to chickens before and I just had to do it again. It is very addicting and I have just fell in love with chickens. Right now I have 3 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Rhode Island Reds, and 1 Black Australorp. They are 3 weeks.
I am married (21 yrs.) , have 3 daughters (20,18,17) and 1 adorable granddaughter (2yrs.in May).
 
njangel said:
Hi! I was on BYC for a short time a few years ago, now I am back. I am from Clarksboro / East Greenwich in Gloucester County. I have only seen a few people on here from near that area. I raised day old chicks to chickens before and I just had to do it again. It is very addicting and I have just fell in love with chickens. Right now I have 3 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Rhode Island Reds, and 1 Black Australorp. They are 3 weeks.
I am married (21 yrs.) , have 3 daughters (20,18,17) and 1 adorable granddaughter (2yrs.in May).
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Hi, I am right around the corner form you in Paulsboro ( billingsport section). Welcome!!
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