I am picking up 6 chicks on Friday, and between now and then I am coming up with all kinds of weird ideas.
I was wondering if the chicks would be much happier if I gave them something to get underneath, like a half shoebox with one side cut off and faux fur stapled to it? Like an artificial mommy.
Obviously, its not necessary, but would it be dangerous? Has anyone tries something like this? I just keep thinking about all the animals that like to have a "hideout", especially babies. Even most bugs, for that matter.
Please write if you have any opinions or especially any experience with such stuff.
Thanks,
Foster chicken mommy (their going to live with a neighbor once their out of the brooder- 3 gold wynadottes, 1 buff orphington, & 2 easter eggers)
I was wondering if the chicks would be much happier if I gave them something to get underneath, like a half shoebox with one side cut off and faux fur stapled to it? Like an artificial mommy.
Obviously, its not necessary, but would it be dangerous? Has anyone tries something like this? I just keep thinking about all the animals that like to have a "hideout", especially babies. Even most bugs, for that matter.
Please write if you have any opinions or especially any experience with such stuff.
Thanks,
Foster chicken mommy (their going to live with a neighbor once their out of the brooder- 3 gold wynadottes, 1 buff orphington, & 2 easter eggers)