- May 11, 2008
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Ordered from McMurray back in May, the Brown Egg Layer special, and they told me they'd be shipping this week, and notifying me of when they shipped. No notice from mcMurray, but this morning at 6:30 the p.o. calls and tells me the chicks are there. Bad timing, but me and kids pick them up 40 minutes later, after getting brooder together and filling water, feed, etc.
They sent me 25 (not 26) and one was on death's door when I got them home. I euthanized (not fun, but necessary). Now, they are all doing great, though seem a little bored. I put them in a plastic pool and put cardboard around, duct taped together, with shavings covered by paper towels. They are focusing on the duct tape and trying to rip it up. I am trying to stop them from eating duct tape. My guess is it is too early to give them any treats, etc., but is there any other way to entertain them other than having my son pick them up every two minutes and pet their heads?
They are eating and drinking, etc., and pecking at cardboard. Plenty of fun, though I can't tell what breeds I got, especially the free "exotic."
When I can begin giving them treats like bugs? I know if outside they'd be getting them already, and saw them go nuts over a fly that flew into the brooder, but don't want to rush them. Thanks....
They sent me 25 (not 26) and one was on death's door when I got them home. I euthanized (not fun, but necessary). Now, they are all doing great, though seem a little bored. I put them in a plastic pool and put cardboard around, duct taped together, with shavings covered by paper towels. They are focusing on the duct tape and trying to rip it up. I am trying to stop them from eating duct tape. My guess is it is too early to give them any treats, etc., but is there any other way to entertain them other than having my son pick them up every two minutes and pet their heads?
They are eating and drinking, etc., and pecking at cardboard. Plenty of fun, though I can't tell what breeds I got, especially the free "exotic."
When I can begin giving them treats like bugs? I know if outside they'd be getting them already, and saw them go nuts over a fly that flew into the brooder, but don't want to rush them. Thanks....
