newbies from green country Oklahoma.

[youngcluckers]

We got our very first group of chicks, 6 Blue laced red splash wyandottes. The chicken tractor is a work in progress. Hopefully it'll be done in time.

A couple questions:

Chicks ate a ton of food the first day we got them 3 days ago. But now they are eating much less. How much should 6 chicks eat daily? Should we be worried they're eating less?

How old do you think these chicks are? We bought them at a poultry auction so we didn't get much info on them.

Thanks

 

[sourland]

Picture is somewhat indistinct, but I'm guessing that they are a couple of weeks old. When you first got them, they were probably feed deprived and hungry - that would explain why they initially ate so much. As long as they are eating, drinking, active and pooping normally - all is fine. Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock.

 

[TwoCrows]

from New Mexico!

Chicks will regulate their eating as time goes on. And they will need less as they grow. I would say they appear to be about 2, or 2 1/2 weeks old.

Great to have you aboard and enjoy the forums! Enjoy your new flock.

 

[BrendaJ]

Hello from Oregon & welcome to BYC

 

[youngcluckers]

Here's a better picture.

Thanks for the fast response.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, youngcluckers, and

! Pleased you joined our flock! Best wishes to you and your birds - great looking coop!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[drumstick diva]