one more week...what am i forgetting

[bagendhens]

so the babies are due to "ship out" one week today...
im sooo excited

but worried ill forget something...

so heres whats on my "shopping list"

box for brooder (well be using a tupper tote as we already have one...)
Heat Lamp (got)
red bulb for heat lamp
chick crumbles
feeder
waterer
marbles for the waterer for the first few weeks
parakeet grit (for when treats are introduced)
shavings

am i forgetting anything?!
they cant get here soon enough, im just so excited!

 

[InsaneBreeder]

What about the ear plugs? You shouldn't forget those....

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

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I'm on 1 more week, too!!! But mine is a broody hen!!!! ( YOU FORGOT THE CHICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )

 

[Chosen Chickens]

couple things... probably already have them but just in case

1. Thermometer to make sure temps are at least close to where you want them
2. Paper towells to put over the shavings for the first couple of days to make sure they eat food, not wood.
3. an electorlyte/chickstarter to mix in the water to give them that first good energy boost after being in the mail for 2 days!
4. An extra bulb in case the first one burns out... if/when this happens it usually has been off for a while when you finally catch it and so you want to be able to replace it right away instead of them being cold while you go to the store.
5. A camera with lots and lots of memory so that you can post lots and lots of pictures for all of us to see.

Good Luck!

 

[bagendhens]

recharge the camera battery, thanks.

dang it, i knew i forgot somehting, the chicks

lol, ive got 11 of them comming, i hope they all make it safe and sound and healthy.
ill definatly get some iron free poly-vi-sol too, thanks for reminding me.