What do the terms Mean?? DH EE etc... And how big should my brooder be

[starck5]

I was just informed today that my 9 chicks are coming next wednesdsay. Panic has begun.

Is there a sq ft recomendation for the brooder. I have 3 chicks 3 wks old and 9 new chicks coming next week. The box is 18 x 26 and 2ft tall.

Also, is there some where I can see a list of terms. I keep seeing things like DH and EE and DE. What does it all mean?

Thanks
Sarah

The smelt are running!!

 

[chcknrs]

DH is darling husband or dumber half, depending on the situation

EE is an Easter Egger, a mutt form of Americauna or Aracauna
DD is darling daughter
DE is diatomaceous earth
MIL would be mother-in-law, etc.

 

[Matt A NC]

day olds need about 0.5 square feet per chick for the first 10-14 days. Then increase to 1 sq ft per chick. That will need to increase again around the 4 week mark.

DH = Dear Husband
DW = Dear Wife
DD = Dear Daughter
DS = Dear Son

EE = easter egger
DE = Diatomaceous Earth

Matt

 

[Alphagamchick]

DH could also mean darn, darn or dang husband!!!