Waiting on Chicks!

[ChickaMama49]

Hello! I’m not new to owning chickens but it’s been awhile since I had my 4 hens. We are now waiting on mail order chicks and this time we are much better prepared for this! We are expecting: Easter Egger, Gold and Silver Laced Wyandottes, Black Australorp, Barred Rock, and Barnevelder chicks! I like the variety from mail order but not the shipping price and process. It’s worth it when having only a small flock though. We plan on brooding in the house. What age does everyone put them outside? I’ve seen most people say at 6 weeks and that’s what I did before. I’m in the south so it’s hot but rainy here. Mostly just excited and waiting to order ! What hatcheries does the best small order with this variety and least cost on shipping? Any input is always appreciated!!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
If you have a secure coop why not brood them in it?
Chickens are "born" outside in the wild.

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[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. you could try a woolly hen - heat source requiring no power (for chicks) and simply move the chicks outdoors with the woolly hen

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1133855/a-wool-hen-creating-one-today

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Glad you joined the flock! BYC is a very informative and fun site for people who love chickens, ducks, turkey, quail, etc.. Update us when your chicks arrive! I put mine outside at about 8 weeks due to predators where we live.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the Backyard chickens flock. Hop you will enjoy it as much as we do

 

[petitor]

Hello and !!! I can't provide you with good advice on ordering chicks, but it sounds like you will have a beautiful flock when they do arrive =)!

 

[ChickaMama49]

Thank you! I’m excited !

 

[ChickaMama49]

Thank you! I really enjoy this site- spending so much time reading ! Lots of great advice!

 

[ChickaMama49]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Glad you joined the flock! BYC is a very informative and fun site for people who love chickens, ducks, turkey, quail, etc.. Update us when your chicks arrive! I put mine outside at about 8 weeks due to predators where we live.

Did you have a large indoor brooder ? What did you use? I have a glass aquarium for starters and a very large Rubbermaid container for when they get bigger.

 

[alexa009]

I keep them in a bin when up to 3 weeks old and keep them in a big crate when up to 7 or 8 weeks. I usually take them on field trips too when I get a chance.