So, I got my chicks today. They are very cute! Here are the pictures.
I picked them up today in a shoe box. They were quite loud on the way home. Chirping all of the way. I got 4 of them. I was worried that one would die or would end up being a male. They are sexed at 90% accuracy and I did not want to end up with 2 females. If I do get a rooster, I will eat it. If it is an extra hen, I am sure I can find a new home for her.
I am using a 50 gallon aquarium as my brooder. The aquarium is 36" x 18". I am a fish guy and have several tanks. I placed cardboard along the bottom and have wood pellets as my bedding material. There is a feeder, waterer, and a heating lamp (to keep them at 90-95 degrees) in there with them. The chicks should be kept indoors (or in a heated brooder) until they have their feathers, about 5-8 weeks.
I have not picked any names for them yet. I think I will have it picked out by this weekend.
Right now they are picking and scratching at the ground. They have also been sleeping a lot. I was very surprised to see them laying on their chest with their heads down. At first I thought they were dying. I called Livingscape Nursery, where I got them, and they told me that they were just sleeping. The most important things at this time are, heat (not too warm or cold), food, and water. I think I have all of that covered and just have to wait for them to get bigger.
Right now they are picking and scratching at the ground. They have also been sleeping a lot. I was very surprised to see them laying on their chest with their heads down. At first I thought they were dying. I called Livingscape Nursery, where I got them, and they told me that they were just sleeping. The most important things at this time are, heat (not too warm or cold), food, and water. I think I have all of that covered and just have to wait for them to get bigger.
2 comments:
That's so cool! Not only are you doing it, you're doing it the right way! Can't wait to hear more!
V
Do we get to eat them?
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