Angels4 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I've decided to raise my next batch of girls from chicks (still not ready to try hatching). I have placed an order for the following. To arrive 2nd week of April. 10 Black Rosecomb 8 White Blacktailed Japanese 2 Buff Orpingtons aka. Coco and Chanel 2 Sliver Laced Wyandottes aka. Thelma and Lousie 2 Aracauna aka. Lucy and Ethel The reason I'm ordering so many BR and WBJ is because as bantams they cannot be sexed and I have a 50/50 chance some of them may be roosters (which I cannot keep, but don't worry I've already got a friend to take any and all of the boys) I plan on keeping: 4 BR aka Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose 2 WBJ aka Betty and Wilma Edited February 2, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wow. You are going to be busy. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ooooh, how lovely. You'll really enjoy it, but be warned they grow SO fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Blimey Mark you are going to have your hands full with that lot. Do hope you post some chick pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Blimey! You're not doing things by halves are you? Good luck and please post up some pics! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ha Ha bet you keep more than that. Shall enjoy following their progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ha Ha bet you keep more than that. Shall enjoy following their progress. I was just thinking that same thought...Wouldn't be much of a challange getting another eglu And for those who asked for pictures...No fears there, I will be purchasing my new digital camera prior to arrival day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just being nosey What are they going in as a brooder? And what will the weather be like over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just being nosey What are they going in as a brooder? And what will the weather be like over there? The weather, well this is New England and the weather can be unpredictable, but we will have warm days and cooler nights. Luckily our garage has a very nice storage section with electricity for heat to be set up as a brooder, I was originally going to use this section of the garage as my coop, but changed my mind when I saw the Eglu. I'm thinking of a childs wading pool to keep the kids "confined" while small of course lining with newspaper to combat the slippery surface for those developing leg muscles. When they outgrow the wading pool I can shut them in the storage space until they are big enough or the weather warms enough for them to be outside. As this is my first experience with chicks, do you have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 My sister lives in Vermont and has 9 chooks that she has raised from chicks. She's just found out that one is a rooster but is keeping him. I'm fairly sure she kept them in a box in her shed with a heatlamp. I'll check for you Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well you will be busy Mark and you've chosen some great names again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollystar Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi I raised chicks after asking for POL & getting lumbered one Sunday afternoon with 12 chicks, as it was summer the older ones at about 4-5 weeks ish went into the cube at night with the door shut & placed into the run with a box provided with a mix of growers & chick crumb, & small dish with water to drink. The younger ones, anthing from a week ish old I placed in a large plastic storage tub in the hall with a heat lamp 24/7, this I raised as they grew, news paper, chick crumb & a small amount of water. It was hard work & I don't miss the smell in the house but I survived. A hard introduction to chicken keeping though. I'm sure you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Have just had an email from my sister. She says your ideas sound fine Mark but stresses the need for a heatlamp and also suggested a heated water bowl ( a dog one) for winter. I have no idea what this is but am sure you might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Have just had an email from my sister. She says your ideas sound fine Mark but stresses the need for a heatlamp and also suggested a heated water bowl ( a dog one) for winter. I have no idea what this is but am sure you might Thanks for asking your sister for me Claire. I do have a heat lamp planned. I've seen the heated water bowl for dogs, but opted to buy a heated base that I can put a more traditional waterer on as I was afraid the chicks might fall into a dog bowl and drown. I have the same type of setup for my bigger girls and it only takes a small amount of energy, because it will only heat up when the temp falls below freezing. Not much longer to go, until my cube arrives............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 How exciting, Mark . We'll be expecting lots (and lots) of cute chickie piccies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
