new to chicks and have LOTS of questions!!!

[coffeychicks]

Samygwin9 6 are white leghorn from tractor supply 2 are mixed one of my hens went broodyand hatched them I love watching them

 

[samygwin9]

@Kathryn P TOO CRAIGSLIST!!

 

[SA Farm]

 

[samygwin9]

none on craigslist

 

[SA Farm]

You could try googling the breed you're interested in and your location and see what websites come up. You might be able to order some that way...

 

[samygwin9]

I found some on efowl.com and some from chickensforbackyards.com !!! which one is better? you recommend?

 

[Alexandra317]

Still no word on chicks or coop...
Questions though-
1) I ordered chicks from efowl.com and paid the extra for the marecks disease vaccine for them. So question is if I came across another chick along the way locally... do I need to find out if they've been vaccinated for marecks? Or just add another chick and not worry?

2) How do chicks arrive when they are shipped? How do they stay warm enough? Do you meet the truck at the post office. Will the post office take care to keep them warm until I get there? Will they call me right away?

3) When chicks arrive should I put a little of the chick electrolyte stuff in their water? Check for pasty butt? What should I do for the best success in them surviving the trip to their nice warm home?

I want my chicks. I wish they would get here..Bok Bok! ~~~Sandy

 

[coffeychicks]

When I got mine they had instructions get the brooder ready. My post office called me put the electrolyte pack in their water once they all drink and know where the water is add food to the brooder. With mine I dipped one of their beaks in the water and the rest followed. Make sure they have a nice warm area under the light but also an area out of the light as well.

 

[coffeychicks]

If you get another chick which I did the same thing. (had 2 hatch under a broody hen ). I gave medicated crumbles. Mine are 8 weeks old in their own coop outside and we have a desperate coop for my ten layers

 

[samygwin9]

I decited not to get the dominiques i'm fighting the urge to get some but I just can't get them for a few reasons
1. I don't realy want mixed breeds (my roo is a RIR)
2. I think it might be a little too soon for more chicks (I might get some next spring but now's not a good time)