likeastar--x Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hello again! I want to know what happens when you keep chicks. Im keeping chickens for the eggs mostly, but my kids really had their hearts set on chicks. However, are they like kittens and puppys in that they must be supervised, fed etc all the time? And if so how long is this period? Can you introduce chicks you hatch to chickens you already own? Sorry if these questions are obvious, im a real beginner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi again! I suggest you take a look at this post. Just click on the link below: Hatching is not to be taken on lightly: There are huge responsibilities: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11297 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I keep my chicks in a brooder in the house for 3-4 weeks then they go out to a run within the garage and sleep in an eglu. I don't introduce them to the big girls until about 12-14 weeks, although they can always see each other through the mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 You have to be prepared for the fact than some or all of the chicks you hatch will be boys. You will then have to do some serious thinking. It might be better to wait until you are a little more experienced before you embark upon hatching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 To get around the problem of male chicks have you considered getting day old sex linked chicks, that way you don't have to find/borrow/buy and incubator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
