The start of our new flock.

[Chans Farm]

Some time back, I posted that we had lost an entire flock of birds, 30, or maybe a few more. They had contracted a disease from one of the birds that had free ranged all the way to a neighbor's chickens, that were apparently infected with the same disease.

Fast forward to trying to find new chicks in town. It has been, believe it or not, an uphill battle trying to locate / order chicks. But, we finally did. About three weeks ago, we ordered 20 chicks, supposedly two day old chicks. Today, we picked them up at the farm supply store.

What specific breed(s) these are, I have no idea. All I know is, they came from Thailand and are bred there. Supposedly, they are not supposed to be put on the ground. So, I guess I will keep them in raised (off ground) accommodations their entire lives? Anyway, I am so proud of these little guys that I wanted to show them off a bit.

I will be building (READ: whomever I can get to do the work) them new accommodations tomorrow and will detail the local costs, etc., for that as well, when completed.

If anyone would like to offer any advice or other input here, PLEASE feel free to do so. I am very new at this, and want these little guys to live long and healthy lives. If there is anything I can do to help them do so, I will be happy to.






For those who would like to compare costs internationally, here is what I paid today:

(Exchange rate is 4,000 Cambodian Riel to $1.00 USD. But, US currency is commonly used here, deposited into banks, and is withdrawn from bank ATMs.)

20 chicks @ 3,500r each - 70,000r
3 water bottles @ 3,000r each - 9,000r
1 feeder tray @ 6,000r each - 6,000r
5 kg feed @ 3,000r each - 15,000r
100g medicine @ 6,500r each - 6,500r
100ml vitamins @ 9,000r each - 9,000r
3 cardboard boxes, temporary housing - 1,000r
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Total initial cost: 116,500r ($29.125 USD)

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Some time back, I posted that we had lost an entire flock of birds, 30, or maybe a few more. They had contracted a disease from one of the birds that had free ranged all the way to a neighbor's chickens, that were apparently infected with the same disease.

Fast forward to trying to find new chicks in town. It has been, believe it or not, an uphill battle trying to locate / order chicks. But, we finally did. About three weeks ago, we ordered 20 chicks, supposedly two day old chicks. Today, we picked them up at the farm supply store.

What specific breed(s) these are, I have no idea. All I know is, they came from Thailand and are bred there. Supposedly, they are not supposed to be put on the ground. So, I guess I will keep them in raised (off ground) accommodations their entire lives? Anyway, I am so proud of these little guys that I wanted to show them off a bit.

I will be building (READ: whomever I can get to do the work) them new accommodations tomorrow and will detail the local costs, etc., for that as well, when completed.

If anyone would like to offer any advice or other input here, PLEASE feel free to do so. I am very new at this, and want these little guys to live long and healthy lives. If there is anything I can do to help them do so, I will be happy to.






For those who would like to compare costs internationally, here is what I paid today:

(Exchange rate is 4,000 Cambodian Riel to $1.00 USD. But, US currency is commonly used here, deposited into banks, and is withdrawn from bank ATMs.)

20 chicks @ 3,500r each - 70,000r
3 water bottles @ 3,000r each - 9,000r
1 feeder tray @ 6,000r each - 6,000r
5 kg feed @ 3,000r each - 15,000r
100g medicine @ 6,500r each - 6,500r
100ml vitamins @ 9,000r each - 9,000r
3 cardboard boxes, temporary housing - 1,000r
-----------------------------------------------------
Total initial cost: 116,500r ($29.125 USD)

Hmmm, the bolded is a bit curious to me. While it is difficult to tell from the pictures posted (perhaps you can provide some closer up pictures - this will also help with possibly assisting you identify the types of birds you have), they appear to be pretty standard chicks - was there any reasoning offered for this assertion regarding not allowing them to touch the ground? The only thing I can think of would be if there are known environmental issues that would cause issues on contact - but that seems a bit of a stretch (to me).

 

[Chans Farm]

Hmmm, the bolded is a bit curious to me. While it is difficult to tell from the pictures posted (perhaps you can provide some closer up pictures - this will also help with possibly assisting you identify the types of birds you have), they appear to be pretty standard chicks - was there any reasoning offered for this assertion regarding not allowing them to touch the ground? The only thing I can think of would be if there are known environmental issues that would cause issues on contact - but that seems a bit of a stretch (to me).

A friend of mine said, "Their resistance may have been bred out of them, in favor of productivity."

So, maybe they are more susceptible to disease if they are allowed on the ground?

It's 8:30pm here now. I will take some photos of them in the morning, close up shots.

I would appreciate any help in trying to identify them. The only thing the Khmer's (Cambodian's) call them is - well, chicks.

 

[3riverschick]

If you can take a chick of each color and take several pictures. One side view, one top view.
That will help. We can try with those pictures and then later whe they start to get in their juvenile feathers.
They sure are nice looking. Are you on the same ground as whe you lost the earlier flock?
That could be another reson to keep them off the ground if you still have pathogens in your soil.
There are several threads on Backyard Chickens about Asian birds. Maybe someone there
will recognize them?
Best,
Karen

 

[Chans Farm]

If you can take a chick of each color and take several pictures. One side view, one top view.
That will help. We can try with those pictures and then later whe they start to get in their juvenile feathers.
They sure are nice looking. Are you on the same ground as whe you lost the earlier flock?
That could be another reson to keep them off the ground if you still have pathogens in your soil.
There are several threads on Backyard Chickens about Asian birds. Maybe someone there
will recognize them?
Best,
Karen

I will work on that, first light - the photos. All are currently sleeping like babies in the apartment, now. Not sure how old they will be to get their juvenile feathers?

Not on the same property. We lost the flock at our farm, 30 km outside town. We are currently in Battambang. These birds will be kept at our house - as quickly as I can build them a brooder / coop.

Well, there are tons of chickens here (in country) that free range. I have no idea of the numbers of birds that are lost as we lost ours. Khmers are typical Asians in that aspect - whatever happens, happens. No need to question why.

 

[Chans Farm]

Thanks so much, if anyone can help me identify these little guys. This is my first time raising chickens, certainly from chicks. I just want to do as much as possible, right.
Note: due to the number of images, I set the thumbnails at the smallest setting. Click on them to view the full sized images.

Chick 1



Chick 2



Chick 3



Chick 4



Chick 5



Chick 6

 

[montugirl]

I don't know what they are, but they are cute.

 

[Chans Farm]

I don't know what they are, but they are cute.

I agree, and I am right there with ya. They have feathers, beaks, feet, and make a "chirp!" sound. That's my limit of knowledge of chicks.

But, I feel like a papa again. The little yellow one (number 5) is my favorite of all of them.

 

[Chans Farm]

Soooo, anyone have any ideas as to what breeds these little guys may be?