I've been having a hard time getting some older birds (16 weeks or older) and as time goes by, Im beginning to think chicks are my only option. I would do this, but I want to know everything that is bar-none necessary for thier survival.
I am on a shoestring budget, and I read over the items in one of the informational threads. I cant afford a heat lamp because power here costs 2-300 dollars a month. Are there alternatives for heat sources?
I also went over to the local hardware store to see what it would take to make a brooding box, and it would cost me close to $100
I know 100 years ago most people let the hens raise thier babies, but with humans separating the babes from the mommys, humans have had to recreate the mommys abilities to raise her young wisely.
Please help! I want happy healthy babies!
(I cant put a wanted poster up for older birds until Ive posted 20 or more times elsewhere, so I havent been able to put out a "wanted" sign for birds in the sellers section.)
I am on a shoestring budget, and I read over the items in one of the informational threads. I cant afford a heat lamp because power here costs 2-300 dollars a month. Are there alternatives for heat sources?
I also went over to the local hardware store to see what it would take to make a brooding box, and it would cost me close to $100

I know 100 years ago most people let the hens raise thier babies, but with humans separating the babes from the mommys, humans have had to recreate the mommys abilities to raise her young wisely.
Please help! I want happy healthy babies!
(I cant put a wanted poster up for older birds until Ive posted 20 or more times elsewhere, so I havent been able to put out a "wanted" sign for birds in the sellers section.)
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