Beatrice, Mackenzie and Keisha are three weeks old tomorrow (I got them at one week old). Yay!
I must be doing something right.
They already have a coop set-up outside for when they finally get big enough to go in it- I'm thinking 6-7 weeks old. I'm not ready to part with my babies just yet- even just not being near them for a few hours at a time freaks me out.
Also, when can they begin sleeping independently in their coop? I'm not sure about it as it's a few months off winter and I'm afraid about them not getting enough warmth without their heat lamp. I've read they'll huddle for warmth, which they often do sleep side-by-side, but it makes me nervous.
Also, if they begin eating worms or bugs from the ground, do they need to begin having grit? Should I provide it for them incase they need it?
P.S. I live in Queensland, Australia. It sometimes gets down to 10 at night. I know I probably shouldn't panic, that's not too cold. All help is welcome!
Thoughts?
Thanks, Rachel.
They already have a coop set-up outside for when they finally get big enough to go in it- I'm thinking 6-7 weeks old. I'm not ready to part with my babies just yet- even just not being near them for a few hours at a time freaks me out.
Also, when can they begin sleeping independently in their coop? I'm not sure about it as it's a few months off winter and I'm afraid about them not getting enough warmth without their heat lamp. I've read they'll huddle for warmth, which they often do sleep side-by-side, but it makes me nervous.
Also, if they begin eating worms or bugs from the ground, do they need to begin having grit? Should I provide it for them incase they need it?
P.S. I live in Queensland, Australia. It sometimes gets down to 10 at night. I know I probably shouldn't panic, that's not too cold. All help is welcome!
Thoughts?
Thanks, Rachel.