Rissy’s Habitat

[Everose]

I like using water troughs. I've used totes, dog crates, and guinea pig cages in the past, but the water troughs last the longest, are easiest to clean, and I can easily pop a lid on it made from four boards and a bit of mesh. They're also water proof and it's not hard to find a new use for them once the chicks are grown.

 

[riss]

I like using water troughs. I've used totes, dog crates, and guinea pig cages in the past, but the water troughs last the longest, are easiest to clean, and I can easily pop a lid on it made from four boards and a bit of mesh. They're also water proof and it's not hard to find a new use for them once the chicks are grown.

Why am I drawing a blank space on what a water trough is?

 

[bruceha2000]

I shouldn't have laughed but I did

You laughed because it was funny! We all laughed.

 

[Everose]

I use these.

These are so cute once they're repurposed.

 

[riss]

I use these.View attachment 3421731
These are so cute once they're repurposed.

Ohhh okay yeah I have seen those before

 

[riss]

Probably will use that for future. Just looks nicer

 

[Everose]

this is my smaller one, but it still fits quite a few comfortably until they have actual feathers.

 

[riss]

View attachment 3421755this is my smaller one, but it still fits quite a few comfortably until they have actual feathers.

Do you know how many weeks before they get their feathers and go outside?

 

[Everose]

Do you know how many weeks before they get their feathers and go outside?

Mine were mostly feathered by 6 weeks. I'm mean and will chuck them outside even with down

 

[bruceha2000]

Do you know how many weeks before they get their feathers and go outside?

Normally mostly fully feathered around 4 weeks. Other than my initial 12 all went out to the barn after a day or two. Of course it is warmer in early June than early March. I'm sure that is true in MI as well.

It is a lot easier with a Mama Heating Pad in the brooder (inside or out) than dealing with a heat lamp.