deejmum Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hello, We have had our baby chicks for two weeks now they were hatched in my sons classroom. Just wondering if anyone else has done the same thing? They are all healthy and happy so far. Changing every day. We plan to get additional hens later on and have eglu cube coming on the 28th Cant wait. All advice would be welcome.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 we've got 10 ex-batts, not hatchlings but best of luck. so glad you're leeping them as a lot of schools hatch them and then offload them on to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Wow ten ex batts! I am so pleased we kept our chicks too. I love them all already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Are they all girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 We have no idea! However we live in the middle of nowhere so we hope to hang on to all of them cockerals inc. Fingers crossed for more hens than cocks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi How old are your chicks? I have 2 'School Hatchlings' and I am almost sure that they are girls. They are 4 weeks old now and seem to grow daily! I keep them in the sitting room in a big guinea pig cage and feed them on chick crumb. I have now reduced the temperature in the cage and I only keep their lamp on when the heating goes off at night. They have been out in the garden in the sun 3 times now, just to get them used to the outside world and introduce them to our 3 big girlies. the chicks took no notice of the bigger hens, but 2 of them paraded up and down the garden, crowing like cockerels and trying to peck the babies. I will try and post some pictures soon. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Look out for the dander when they start shedding their tiny feathers. It makes quite a mess apparently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi , they are 4 weeks old, interesting what you say about your older hens. I was wondering when to introduce other hens. Ours are currently in a barn under a heat lamp at night. Been outside twice so far. Two big dogs we have are too interested at the mo! Definately keeping them separate for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks Eglutine! Luckily the dander will be in an old barn not our kitchen or bedroom. Looking forward to them growing up as at the mo we dont even know what breed they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
