Stinky Acres Farm

[StinkyAcres]

Chickies are here! These are Swedish Flower Hens! I know, I know, they are not what I originally ordered....those chicks will be coming later this month. But I couldn't resist when I found a local breeder offering this rare breed!

It's been 8 years since I've had chicks this young! Looking forward to seeing what awesome colors and patterns these will have.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Chickies are here! These are Swedish Flower Hens! I know, I know, they are not what I originally ordered....those chicks will be coming later this month. But I couldn't resist when I found a local breeder offering this rare breed!

It's been 8 years since I've had chicks this young! Looking forward to seeing what awesome colors and patterns these will have.

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Awwwwwww

 

[StinkyAcres]

I accidentally melted my new brooder thermometer.... I unwittingly left it on the brooder top and slid it right under the heat lamp...RIP thermometer.

 

[thistlewick]

Time for a brooder plate! lol

Those chicks are super adorable

 

[StinkyAcres]

Took the Swedish Flower chicks out on their first outing in the coop today since it was warmer. They are some of the most curious, bold, and friendly chicks I've ever had. They all hopped up onto me to get treats (just chick feed ) and one almost fell asleep on me. I haven't even spent that much time with them! I let my oldest hen in to meet them and the two chicks I think are cockerels challenged her, staring her down and pecking her beak! They're only 3 weeks old!

I'm sorry now I didn't get photos. Next time!

 

[StinkyAcres]

I would love some input on this!

Thinking about permanently moving the Swedish Flower chicks out to the coop tomorrow with a panel heater (Sweeter Heater). The highs are in the low 60s (°F) and lows in the high 30s.

They are 3 weeks old and seem to want nothing to do with their heat lamp in the brooder right now which is set at about 77°F. They are staying on the cool side of the brooder which is probably about 70°F. I've never had chicks stay away from the heat lamp so early!

Thoughts?

 

[AGeese]

I would love some input on this!

Thinking about permanently moving the Swedish Flower chicks out to the coop tomorrow with a panel heater (Sweeter Heater). The highs are in the low 60s (°F) and lows in the high 30s.

They are 3 weeks old and seem to want nothing to do with their heat lamp in the brooder right now which is set at about 77°F. They are staying on the cool side of the brooder which is probably about 70°F. I've never had chicks stay away from the heat lamp so early!

Thoughts?

I say give it a try. They have a heat source if they need it.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I say give it a try. They have a heat source if they need it.

Thanks! Yeah, hopefully it's not too much of a shock and they'll know where to get warm. I was going to have to move them out later this week anyway because more chicks are coming.

 

[AGeese]

Thanks! Yeah, hopefully it's not too much of a shock and they'll know where to get warm. I was going to have to move them out later this week anyway because more chicks are coming.

How many more chicks? Will they have their own space?

 

[StinkyAcres]

How many more chicks? Will they have their own space?

6 more. Yes, the new chicks will be in the brooder while the older chicks are in their own space in the coop separate from the hens.