OK! Another question please! I live in southern NH, it can get quite cold, many days below freezing. Can I buy chicks now, keep them in the basement and put them out when they are old enough? I have a high school shop class building a brooding pen and the outside hen house. (So dh no long needs to panic about my newest obsession!) Or would it be best to wait until spring before purchasing the chicks? DH has a friend who raises chickens and he says they will die.... I figure as long as I can keep my cats away, they will be fine in the basement! No matter what, I'll still have the shop built the houses for spring... Planning on the "Play House Coop" for outside... should I insulate or just make sure it is sealed well against wind? So many questions!!!
thanx again!