Waiting for Chicks to Arrive...

[EarthAlabama]

Expecting 10 chicks to arrive late next week from the hatchery, meantime, the "new chick palace" with Mama Heating Pad Brooder has been made ready to receive - this will hold them in the warmer house ambient for the first week or two until they fuzz up some and I think can be safely moved into somewhat larger /cooler quarters in the garage.

 

[Pipica]

Mine arrived this morning and went straight into un heated garage. Outdoor temperature is 30f this morning . Good look to you

 

[Evadig]

Expecting 10 chicks to arrive late next week from the hatchery, meantime, the "new chick palace" with Mama Heating Pad Brooder has been made ready to receive - this will hold them in the warmer house ambient for the first week or two until they fuzz up some and I think can be safely moved into somewhat larger /cooler quarters in the garage.

Congratulations on your new chicks! What breed(s) are you getting?

 

[EarthAlabama]

Congratulations on your new chicks! What breed(s) are you getting?

Thanks Evadig!
I have ordered a mix of Barred Rock, Cinnamon Queen, and Austra White.
This is my first go at brooding chicks, and I don't know much... I'm hoping the Mama Heating Pad brooder approach will help ensure success.

 

[Pumperkinz]

Setup looks nice! Good luck w/ your chicks!

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Fun! Mine are arriving late next week too. I just set up temporary brooder to keep them inside for a few days, make sure all are healthy. Then off the outdoor brooder with MHP in my coop they go.....