New to chicks

[kiasha]

I am new to the whole raising chickens thing..but my aunt brought me a chick from tractor supply I don't know how old it is what's it's gender I know nothing about raising chickens let alone baby chicks I need all the help I can get

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm sorry, that is just why people should not SURPRISE someone with a live animal, when they don't have any of the provisions needed to raise them.

It is probably a couple of days old if she got it at a feed store, it will need a brooder box, draft free, with a heat lamp, and wire top to keep it in the box and prevent others from harming it. Chickens are very social animals and do best with a buddy or two. In lieu of that you can provide a mirror, so the chick thinks its not alone, a small stuffed toy to cuddle with. Also chick starter food and water dish. If you raise it as an only chick, it will bond with you - cute for now but, annoying when you leave the room and it starts cheeping for you.

 

[kiasha]

today makes two weeks of having him I have pine shaving bedding, heating lamp and chicken starter feed but I don't have the appropriate feeder and waterer I only have plastic bowls and the water and food gets everywhere *idk when I'll be able to go to town* any help on that

 

[Americano Blue]

I'm sorry, that is just why people should not SURPRISE someone with a live animal, when they don't have any of the provisions needed to raise them.

It is probably a couple of days old if she got it at a feed store, it will need a brooder box, draft free, with a heat lamp, and wire top to keep it in the box and prevent others from harming it. Chickens are very social animals and do best with a buddy or two. In lieu of that you can provide a mirror, so the chick thinks its not alone, a small stuffed toy to cuddle with. Also chick starter food and water dish. If you raise it as an only chick, it will bond with you - cute for now but, annoying when you leave the room and it starts cheeping for you.

I agree. Chicks need a friend.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Chicks are very messy when it comes to food and water even when they have proper chick feeders and waterers. When you do get a feeder and water slightly raising them off the ground helps. Here is a nice article on raising chicks https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

Good luck and hope you enjoy BYC

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

Hope you can get a friend for your little one soon.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined us.

Good luck with your little chick! It would be ideal to get him a friend, as chickens are flock animals.

 

[kiasha]

Anyone know what breed/age it is

 

[Wyandottes7]

Anyone know what breed/age it is

Golden Laced Wyandotte. Probably around a week old.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!