KindOfAFarmer on Nostr: So you will need something to keep them in (a brooder). This can be a simple plastic ...
So you will need something to keep them in (a brooder). This can be a simple plastic tub, some pet/farm stores sell little walls you can put up to keep them in area, you can build a simple wood structure, whatever works for you.
You'll need bedding. We use yellow pine chips, but you can use newspaper or straw bedding.
Of course you'll need a watered and a feeder as well as chick feed.
The most important part is going to be a heat lamp and something to securely hang it in. New chicks are very susceptible to the cold and it can kill them quickly.
That's about it. Keep in mind that whatever you put them in will eventually need a top as they'll outgrow it and start jumping out well before they're ready to go outside 😆.
Keep them warm, fed, and watered, and play with them alot so they become familiar with you.
You'll need bedding. We use yellow pine chips, but you can use newspaper or straw bedding.
Of course you'll need a watered and a feeder as well as chick feed.
The most important part is going to be a heat lamp and something to securely hang it in. New chicks are very susceptible to the cold and it can kill them quickly.
That's about it. Keep in mind that whatever you put them in will eventually need a top as they'll outgrow it and start jumping out well before they're ready to go outside 😆.
Keep them warm, fed, and watered, and play with them alot so they become familiar with you.