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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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 Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 07:05:59 AM
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I went and bought 4 three day old chicks today and I love, love, love them! I have 2 Golden Comets and 2 Easter Eggers. They are so cute and my kids love watching them. I really hope that I'm a good "mom" to them. Right now I seem over protective, but I worry about them being warm. I would appreciate any advice fom all of you seasoned chicken mommas out there!!! Thanks so much!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 07:25:10 AM
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Werlcome to the new "chicken momma" club! As long as you have them under a heat lamp, they should be fine. I like the red bulbs better and I need to get another for my babes. The white light is a bit too bright and I feel like they never sleep. They do when I turn it off during the day. Also with red light they won't peck at each other.
Don't worry too much. They will be fine. We've even dropped some of ours on concret floors and they are ok. Have fun with them.
I think that's what my 3 chicks are that are with the momma hen. I got those eggs from the people up the road and they have the red star hens. The other 5 are mixed Barred Rock and game from my flock. They look BR though.
Kris
Life is what you make it. Always has been. Always will be. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 3:35:48 PM
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Congrats on your new additions! I am sure you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work!
 Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 3:52:41 PM
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Tammy,
Congratulations!! How neat is that?!? And boy do you have a ton of good support here!! I wish you all the very best!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 05:35:44 AM
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Thanks! Well I'm on day three of being a "chick Momma" and enjoying it. They seem happy, but I am definitely going to get them a red bulb. They are very active and they hear everything! Two of them are skittish when it comes to holding them, but I think that they'll adjust. One is VERY vocal too. I am so excited about having them.
One question - do any of you put something in the brooder to keep them occupied? They seem bored sometimes.
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
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MuslinBunnies
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Tina
Franklin
NH
USA
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 06:27:02 AM
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I put a tomato in with mine for them to peck at. I just started doing this because I have turkey poults in with mine and they love it too. It really keeps everyone busy busy. Another suggeston is to mix plain yogurt with their food. Gives them a little variety and it's really good for them. Also I have seen people use bird toys for them to play with. I have never done this so I have no idea about how it works. Good Luck! HUGS
Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 09:54:50 AM
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Also I forgot to add. When they get a little older (2wks or so) they can have broccoli tops and clumps of dirt with grass scrambled or boiled eggs seedless grapes and the list goes on. When you do start, start slow and add chick grit with feed so they can digest properly. You do not need grit for adding yogurt. Have fun!
Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 4:07:47 PM
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Yea chickens!
Im jealous! Happy for you, but so envious!
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 08:29:16 AM
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Well, my babies are 6 days old and doing great! I do have one that is a little smaller, but she is feisty :) I love them all and can't wait to see them grow up and be big, beautiful hens!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Barnyard Buddies: I finally did it!! |
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I finally did it!!
