Early Christmas present. Got 8 nine day old lavender orpingtons. So cute. My first time to have chicks without the momma. Lots of questions.
9 days old what temp? I have red 250 watt heat lamp. Gonna be to hot. Keeps running temp up to 120 degrees in an hour. Can I use regular light bulb?
I have them inside tonight. When I move them out the heat lamp maybe ok.
I got plastic container with lid. Cut out one side and gonna put hardware cloth over opening. Do I need to drill small holes at the top sides for ventilation?
I put paper towel down in the bottom. Then I put some hay at the end with the light. Is that ok?
Just need to feed chick starter and water?
Tonight is their first night without a hen. I hope I do this right. My other chicks are 6 weeks old but they have had their momma the whole time.
If there is any thing else I need to know please advise me. Only had chickens for about a month. But I am addicted.
9 days old what temp? I have red 250 watt heat lamp. Gonna be to hot. Keeps running temp up to 120 degrees in an hour. Can I use regular light bulb?
I have them inside tonight. When I move them out the heat lamp maybe ok.
I got plastic container with lid. Cut out one side and gonna put hardware cloth over opening. Do I need to drill small holes at the top sides for ventilation?
I put paper towel down in the bottom. Then I put some hay at the end with the light. Is that ok?
Just need to feed chick starter and water?
Tonight is their first night without a hen. I hope I do this right. My other chicks are 6 weeks old but they have had their momma the whole time.
If there is any thing else I need to know please advise me. Only had chickens for about a month. But I am addicted.