MadMitch Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I haven't got chicks, my girls were 6 weeks old when I got them. I took out the roosting bars filled the trays with aubiose and have the cube on the ground so they can get in and out. I have also replaced the cube ladder with a wooden ramp for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 You can't put them in with other chickens at that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 when i hatch them i use a rabbit hutch and put them and the mother in there -that way there are no awkward ladders or other hens to hurt them- also be sure to use shallow drinking dishes so that they don't drown themselves! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 i'm afraid i don't know about that - personally i wouldn't rely on her to stand up for them! i think it would be okay to introduce them at POL but before nthat would be alright if they seem able to take a bit of pecking order! hope this helps x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I haven't got a clue either, that's why I wouldn't hatch chicks. It needs (from what I have read on here), quite a lot of experience What I do know is that you can't mix fully grown chickens with chicks that are a lot younger, as they (the chicks) won't be able to defend themselves. I don't know whether the mother would play a big part in protecting them from the rest of the flock if you put them all in together. I expect someone will be along soon with more experience to advise you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hi Laura, There is a section in here somewhere about hatching chicks. I've had a look for it but it seems to have disappeared I'll find it if I can, but in the meantime it is definitely worth doing as much reading about it as you can Aaah - here it is, it was right above this post all the time! http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11297 Sorry, another one - here is a link to hatching under a broody: Hatching Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I spotted that, have added a link to another article about broody hatching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 You are welcome Enjoy your hatching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi Laura,There is a section in here somewhere about hatching chicks. I've had a look for it but it seems to have disappeared I'll find it if I can, but in the meantime it is definitely worth doing as much reading about it as you can Aaah - here it is, it was right above this post all the time! http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11297 Sorry, another one - here is a link to hatching under a broody: Hatching Article thanks ever so much for the broody hen section - a big help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
