New to rasing Chicken

[robertsue32]

I picked Two little cuties from a local feed store . I'm not sure what kind they are but I think there about 3 weeks old. There very afraid of us but watching them from a distance they love playing with each other. I feed them starter feed and make sure their pen is clean and have plenty of clean water. Does anyone know what else they need?

 

[Blackberry18]

Just make sure everything is clean, and that the temp. is correct, and also spend time with them for bonding.

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined the flock!

 

[mymilliefleur]

Glad you joined!

Feel free to read my chick raising journal: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/a-journal-of-raising-baby-chicks-naturally I hope it helps!

Good luck with your flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might also like to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping you’ll find useful with your new flock. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Aside from the other articles provided above, I would check out these links as well
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-chicks-artificially
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-chicks-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

You may also want to post here for info on the breeds you have
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

Good luck to you and welcome to the community!

 

[drumstick diva]

Do you have a heat lamp for them?

 

[psychowildkat]

I just got 5 baby chicks for our daughter for Easter and we were told that were a week old but husband thinks that they are older then that but we have them under a heat lamp still and we were told they are a few different breeeds and we guestion that to because when we looked them up they look different then what we were told so we are not sure what kind we have bur we only want them for eggs only and for something for our daughter to take care of.

 

[robertsue32]

we do not have a heat lamp but we do make sure the room is at a perfect temp for them and well ventilated . does anyone know what kind of dust they need to bath in? and do they need any kinds of vaccines? or dewormers if there is such a thing? Im use to raising cats so its a new venture for me. thanks for the helpful info!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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