new to the whole chicken things

[danieldenashvil]

Hey my name is Daniel bought chicks a couple of weeks ago and I know the basic I think but I would be happy for some advice so I can take care of my chicks til they full grown chickens

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Hello

and Welcome to BYC!

Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home! Here are some helpful links!
Raising Baby Chicks

What Breed Or Gender is This?

Where am I? Where are you!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Daniel

Glad you could join the flock! Congrats on your new chicks I love raising chicks it's such a rewarding and fun experience. Here is a nice article on raising chicks https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

Be sure to ask any questions you may have, everyone here to help and very friendly. The raising baby chicks link Chicken girl1 has left for you is a great place for lots of info.

Wishing you the very best of luck with your new chicks. Enjoy BYC

 

[sunflour]

So glad you decided to join us.

And congrats on getting your baby chicks.

There are so many helpful articles in the Learning Center.

Here's another link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks

You will be keeping them in a brooder until fully feathered and ready to move to the coop. Keeping them busy and not bored is one issue. A small chick size roost, Baby Cake = forage cake for chicks you hang in brooder, and some dried mealy work treats bring excitement. I also placed a thermometer in the brooder and they loved to peck at it. If you do treat, make sure you mix some chick grits in their food.

In just a few weeks they will get larger. On sunny warm days, you can day trip outside, but stay close and watch them closely.

One fear I had when mine were nearing time to move out was the issue of going from 24 hour brooder light - even red - to dark at nite. I had planned to slowly wean the light for increasing night time darkness….but it was not necessary. With the help of a "chick cam" I found that when brooder lights were on, they slept, wakened, ate , drank, slept on and off thru the nite. When the light was off….they just slept...


If you don't already have a coop, get started, you will need it in 3-4 weeks.

Please do explore the Learning Center. Feel free to ask questions.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome!

I'm glad you joined our community.

Congratulations on your new chicks! You've received some excellent links and advice already.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard chickens...

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC, Daniel. Glad you decided join to our flock. Please feel free to ask any specific questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your chicks.

 

[danieldenashvil]

hey these are my baby chicks but I got a problem I don't have any idea how old they are I think they are 3 weeks but I don't know anyone else have any ideas they are and can I maybe heating lamp away now or later