Using Sweeter Heater for brooding in coop

[vantain]

. I may have lost my chance to get chicks. Local tractor supply is only getting in meat birds now. If I order them, I won't be able to get any till at least end of July.

 

[nikolairapunzel]

I am sorry to hear that! Check other towns nearby perhaps?

 

[aart]

. I may have lost my chance to get chicks. Local tractor supply is only getting in meat birds now. If I order them, I won't be able to get any till at least end of July.

OhCrap!!
I was going to suggest you call the MFG about using a dimmer extension cord to regulate the heat output.

 

[vantain]

Got some! Two Orpington, and two RIR....

 

[nikolairapunzel]

Awesome! I am glad you were able to locate some chicks. Were those the breeds you wanted? Our RIR are great layers and our orpingtons are the sweetest. Our favorite, Clarence loved to be held on our swing. If we sit down she comes running over to be picked up!

 

[vantain]

Awesome! I am glad you were able to locate some chicks. Were those the breeds you wanted? Our RIR are great layers and our orpingtons are the sweetest. Our favorite, Clarence loved to be held on our swing. If we sit down she comes running over to be picked up! View attachment 2104197

I got them at Tractor Supply. I called them again today, since they are still getting birds in till Saturday, they just don't know what will come in. Yesterday they thought all they would be getting are meat birds. Today, they got in the orpington and RIR...so I got two of each for now, and going to see what/if they get any additional layers tomorrow and/or Saturday. I'd like a couple of kinds. If it doesn't work out, I at least have four, and can get more next spring. Orpington was on my short list.

 

[vantain]

 

[vantain]

so far..the older two girls are NOT pleased....they have been raising a ruckus out in the run ever since we put the chicks in the coop/brooder with them. Ha Ha...get used to it girls!

 

[nikolairapunzel]

That is funny! They do need to get used to it enjoy!

 

[vantain]

That is funny! They do need to get used to it enjoy!

Will be interesting tonight when they go to roost. They haven't set foot in the coop since the "intruders" arrived.