SAVE A CHICK draft copy

[Llysse]

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1. Well, I don't think our target audience will necessarily know to dunk chicks' beaks. However, I think that for the most part these fliers will be used in stores where you can go in and buy one chick at a time, if you like (for Easter). Those chicks are presumably already eating and drinking in their brooder on the store. Does everyone think we should try to add this information?

2. I used the info from the BYC website to create the brochure. I have to think they used good recommendations for temperature. (After all, they're BYC!)

3. Of course it's better for them to eat their food rather than the shavings. After a couple days on paper towels, they understand what's good to eat so it's safe to put in shavings. Some people think wire is hard on the chicks' little tootsies, but of course it's a matter of personal preference, too. But as I said, I used the recommendations here from BYC, which are (I think) the same recommendations as in Storey's.

4. Yes! We should make a B/W copy available.

5. I don't think you'd be able to read the text if we squooshed two together to a page, unfortunately.

 

[zimmy]

-nodnod-

1. Well, I don't think our target audience will necessarily know to dunk chicks' beaks. However, I think that for the most part these fliers will be used in stores where you can go in and buy one chick at a time, if you like (for Easter). Those chicks are presumably already eating and drinking in their brooder on the store. Does everyone think we should try to add this information?

2. I used the info from the BYC website to create the brochure. I have to think they used good recommendations for temperature. (After all, they're BYC!)

The chickies most likely have been through the hundred-degree bit, so 95 sounds nice. Then again, they could always adjust the temp...

Other than that, *punches air dramatically* YAY! Everything looks GREAT!​

 

[mudhen]

Since the wood shavings were brought up, a lot of people will buy cedar shavings because that is what is more popular.
If wood shavings is listed, we should make clear not cedar.

 

[Llysse]

It's quite clear, I think, but you can look at the flyer and tell me if you don't like the wording.

 

[Chickens-246]

OK, I just thought a beak dunking reference would be safe than sorry.
I found the 95° reference in Storey's, but it did say 'about'.
My chooks tried to tear up and eat everything in their brooder, which bugs me.
Great, the B/W copy is what I'm interested in to pass out. I was thinking to Xerox it on color paper.
Hmm, I was hoping to Xerox two (or more) flyers for the price of one. It seems smaller would be nice for the store owner too.

 

[mudhen]

Can I make a small suggestion?
Increase the size of BackYardChickens.com on both sides of the flyer. Is seems so tiny.

Hey Llysse,
I was just refering to the list of questions BackYardChickens was listing.
It's very clear in the flyer!

 

[Llysse]

Okay. I'll send an updated flyer to Nifty-Chicken.

I made these changes:

I increased the size of the Backyardchickens.com in the clay boxes.
I changed 100 degrees to 95 degrees. (However, for the sake of consistency, it should probably be changed on the BYC website, too, or else we should keep it 100 in the flyer.)

I just don't think I can squeeze on any more text without copy running off the edges or into the folds, though.

We're really pushing the limits. Is there anything we can cut out or cut down? I'll add anything you like, so long as you give me a trade-off: Take out as much as you put in.

I don't think we could fit too much on a business card, although I love the idea of how inexpensive they'd be to print and hand out. I'd be willing to try, if no one else is interested.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

A few thoughts:

1) BYC isn't perfect, so if there are corrections / additions that need be made there (on temperature, etc.) please let me know

2) We need to keep balance on the pamphlet info. Fine line between too little info and too much info. We don't want to freak people out and have them turn away from owning chickens by sayin, "This just sounds too difficult."

3) Yeah, there is a lot of info to squeeze on a business card. Obviously having BYC URL listed is a great idea. Anybody else have ideas on what could / should go on a business card size? Maybe we just compromise and do 8.5 x 11 in quarters one side? Easy to print and cut.

 

[Chickens-246]

Here is a draft of a short version, this will fit twice on one sheet.

Thanks for pointing out the typo's, it's been changed. (It's why it's called a draft)

How-To Guide for Basic Chick Care

Shelter
Chicks' first shelter is called a "brooder" and it must be draft-free. This can be made from just about anything. Your new chicks will need to be in a heated brooder until they grow their adult feathers, which is approximately 5 to 8 weeks old. A screen is recommended so the chick can’t jump out and other things from jumping in. Paper towels are recommended for bedding the first few days, newspapers are slippery and cause leg problems.

Warmth
The temperature should be about 95 degrees Fahrenheit for the first week and should be reduced by five degrees each week thereafter, until the chicks have their feathers. Light bulbs are common to use as a heat source. A thermometer in the brooder is helpful, but you can also tell if the temperature is correct by they way your chicks behave. If they are panting or huddling in corners farthest from the light, they are too hot. If they huddle together under the light, they are too cold.

Water
When you place your chicks into the brooder for the first time, dip their beak into the water so they know where their water is. Clean, fresh water must ALWAYS be available to your chicks. Inexpensive plastic chicks waterier are recommended. Using an open bowl, your baby chicks can drown.

Food
Medicated Chick Starter is recommended and should always be available to your chicks.

Find advice, help and information on all aspects of chick and chicken care at Backyardchickens.com

 

[zimmy]

Yay!

Okay, little thing I though was worded funny

A screen is recommended so the chick can’t jump out and other things jumping in. Paper towels are recommended for the first few days, newspapers are slippery and cause leg problems.

A screen is recommended so the chick can't jump out and keeps other things from jump in, you mean?

And what are the paper towels recommended for?

Tha's eet, luff =3​