whoo-hoo (+ questions)

[Mellowmalt]

I disagree, not enough feathering to keep it warm so unless it stays over 65 degrees at night I wouldn't stick them out yet

At 9 weeks it should have more feathering so what are they being fed exactly?

 

[Cecisflock]

ok........so they can be in a outdoor brooder or runing with the older chickens?

outdoor brooder without a heat lamp

 

[Cecisflock]

I disagree, not enough feathering to keep it warm so unless it stays over 65 degrees at night I wouldn't stick them out yet

thats true, i suppose i don't know where OP lives

 

[Mutchi]

I disagree, not enough feathering to keep it warm so unless it stays over 65 degrees at night I wouldn't stick them out yet

At 9 weeks it should have more feathering so what are they being fed exactly?

They are being fed a naturewise chick feed I think...

 

[Cecisflock]

They are being fed a naturewise chick feed I think...

how much protein?

 

[Mutchi]

how much protein?

18%

 

[Cecisflock]

18%

switch to 20 or even 22%

 

[Mutchi]

switch to 20 or even 22%

I can't! My mother won't!

 

[Cecisflock]

I can't! My mother won't!

good lord girl you need to tell your mom this is what they need, period

 

[Mutchi]

good lord girl you need to tell your mom this is what they need, period

sorry I can't stand up to her...