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[lorrishere]

I found three feral chickens, one day old.
Put them in a box.
Went down to the tractor store to get supplies. They told me I had to get all these things to keep them alive. I live in the rainforest.
But I just got the medicated feed & water containers.
I live off grid I'm not going to put on a lamp.
So that night I put the chickens next to my
85 lbs yellow Labrador Retriever. Inside on her bed.
They slept their cozy and warm for 12 hours straight.
Now a week old.
But since I caught them feral and they were outside do I need to give them some other kind of medication also?

 

[lorrishere]

I'm in Hawaii

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. No medication should be necessary and you've done a good job so far, so things should be fine.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

That is the most inventive way to keep chicks warm that I have ever heard of.

Of course you don't have our crummy weather.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under lorrishere

Welcome!

Kudos! That is a neat way of keeping the littlies warm. I would love to see a picture?

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

 

[Chicken Girl1]