Order placed babies due 4/20!!

[Canina]

4/20…nice

Ah, beat me to it!

 

[Kurczaklover]

Oh wow it's really pretty. Never heard of that breed before.

Me, either, but love the colors! Petite, like the Leghorns. And supposed to be nearly equally good layers. I only got one, because I am concerned it is listed as 'flighty'. If she makes a habit out of getting into my garden she will become chicken soup pretty quick.

 

[Kurczaklover]

I think it is going to be best to build something in or attached to the run. The size is biggest question. Tall enough to fit our starter home. So 4 feet wide and 8 long?

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I think it is going to be best to build something in or attached to the run. The size is biggest question. Tall enough to fit our starter home. So 4 feet wide and 8 long?

I think that would work great! I don't know about how much room littles need at different stages, but they should be fully integrated before they get to cramped.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

@3KillerBs , can you help us out with some dimensions and space for littles please. This is an area I know nothing about

 

[3KillerBs]

@3KillerBs , can you help us out with some dimensions and space for littles please. This is an area I know nothing about

Give me a few minutes to look that up.

My brooder was nicely over-sized for the number of chicks I had and I didn't regret it for one minute.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Give me a few minutes to look that up.

My brooder was nicely over-sized for the number of chicks I had and I didn't regret it for one minute.

Thank you ma'am

 

[3KillerBs]

OK,

Recommendations vary from 1/2 square foot to 1 square foot per chick for the first 4 (or 6), weeks.

Then 1-2 square feet per chick for the next 4 (or 6), weeks.

Then about 2 square feet up to about 12 weeks.

Then, as they approach POL, the full 4 square feet like an adult.

Big is good -- as long as the chicks can find their food, their water, and their warm place. I divided my 4x8 brooder in half for the first week or two and found that the moment I let them into the full space they used it all.

 

[Kurczaklover]

Give me a few minutes to look that up.

My brooder was nicely over-sized for the number of chicks I had and I didn't regret it for one minute.

Thinking may be better to do 16 feet, and then it could be split temporarily in the future if I need an isolation pen/medical bay.

 

[3KillerBs]

Thinking may be better to do 16 feet, and then it could be split temporarily in the future if I need an isolation pen/medical bay.

Versatility is good!