I leave my chicks in if there are chicks zipping, or large pips. If there is not condensation on the windows, they will be fine. If you are getting condensation, your humidity is probably too high. You may try opening the vent all the way.Sorry for the double post - my editor was acting weird.
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I am hatching some chicks in a little brinsea and have the humidity WAY up in them. Because if such high humidity - it doesn't seem as the ones that have hatched are fluffing - but instead staying damp. I could lift the lid to relieve some of the humidity...but there are pipped eggs and they are the reason why I have it so high to begin with. Do you think the extended damp time be a problem?
Newbie here! I live in Midwest City and if all goes according to plan (and code) I'll be getting my first chickens soon!!! We are in it for the eggs. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good breed for the central Oklahoma climate?
Thanks!
Since you live in the city, you probably aren't going to have a rooster or breeding. If I lived in town I would have a colorful flock of birds that lays a variety in color of eggs. For instance you could get blue marans who will lay a nice chocolate colored egg, An ee or Americana, or cream legbar for blue or green eggs, I like Faverolles for their beard and muffs, and cochins for their fluffy bodies and feathered feet. (They lay cream to brown eggs) I like Golden Comets or red sexlinks for the huge brown eggs they lay. And if you want a freaky looking chicken that anyone comes to visit will question your sanity, try a naked neck. Someone who loves Naked Necks...what color eggs do they lay?
Funny picture...the dog looks like he needs a bigger bed