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[pennyJo1960]

Maybe let me know Have you thought of Auction on them.
There is a poulty Auction in Chehalis at least make money on them.

 

[PopoMyers]

I want to have a backup plan if people won't take baby chicks. Any places that you can just give baby chicks to? I called my local co-op but they said they won't. :/

Local ad on Craigslist or Nextdoor

 

[pennyJo1960]

Went to home depot picked up 10 sheets of aluminum roofing 8 ft for the coop

 

[PopoMyers]

Oh, I called Wilco, and they have a breed I would love to get. Blue Sapphire Plymouth Rock. I am scared there won't be any in May, so do you think I should get them now? Afraid to mail order because of DOA chicks.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Oh, I called Wilco, and they have a breed I would love to get. Blue Sapphire Plymouth Rock. I am scared there won't be any in May, so do you think I should get them now? Afraid to mail order because of DOA chicks.

If you're set up to brood them now, I don't see why not. I don't intentionally aim for May but I've ended up with 3 rounds of May chicks, so apparently that's the magic month for me.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Maybe let me know Have you thought of Auction on them.
There is a poulty Auction in Chehalis at least make money on them.

That's a great idea-though I'm a couple hours away from Chehalis.

Local ad on Craigslist or Nextdoor

Ok! If I can't find others who will take them, I'll try that.

 

[PopoMyers]

If you're set up to brood them now, I don't see why not. I don't intentionally aim for May but I've ended up with 3 rounds of May chicks, so apparently that's the magic month for me.

I would really like to try outside brooding. I have a Cozy panel heater. Still thinking about the "how" I'll do that. I have a second coop that we used to house newcomers before integrating, which has roosting bars and a space for nesting box, which won't be needed for brooding. I'll have to put a small ramp and a fence to keep the hens out, but not out of sight, I think.

 

[PopoMyers]

That's a great idea-though I'm a couple hours away from Chehalis.

Ok! If I can't find others who will take them, I'll try that.

Exactly where are you? What breed of chicks?

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would really like to try outside brooding. I have a Cozy panel heater. Still thinking about the "how" I'll do that. I have a second coop that we used to house newcomers before integrating, which has roosting bars and a space for nesting box, which won't be needed for brooding. I'll have to put a small ramp and a fence to keep the hens out, but not out of sight, I think.

Check the panel heater for any recommended temperature ranges for use as a brooding plate - some do suggest things like 50F or more.

Assuming it'll work in cooler temperature ranges, as long as you can provide a draft free, dry, safe spot for the chicks, no reason you can't brood outdoors even when it's cooler.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Exactly where are you? What breed of chicks?

The chicks are silkies, or silkie mixes. I don't feel comfortable sharing my exact location online, so I'll PM you.