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Chicks, what they need?

 
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JC



Joined: 24 Mar 2008
Posts: 1099
Location: Sussex
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: Chicks, what they need? Reply with quote
I have 12 Pekin eggs in the incy as most of you may know.. anyway i just want to make sure ive got everything for their arrival next wed.

My list is..

- Brooder box (made my own 4x2ft wooden box with chicken wire lid)
- Feeder
- Drinker
- Chick crumbs/growers pellets once there older
- Heat lamp (borrowing from friend)
-Corrugated cardboard? for floor covering, is this the best thing to use to stop there legs splaying?

Does that sound good? the only thing im not to sure about is what to use on the floor.. ?

Thanks, Richard

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Gilly C



Joined: 22 Jun 2006
Posts: 2620
Location: South Cumbria
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I used that rubber non slip matting as cheap to buy and easy to clean but mine were only inside for a day before being placed with a broody
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Kitsune



Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 1406
Location: Manchester
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
rubber non slip matting is good for the first couple of days to prevent spalyed legs but gets mucky quick once they start pooing - corrugated cardboard is good after that with a layer of shavings on top - they will peck at and eat the shavings which scared the hell out of me the first few times but it doesn't seem to do them any harm and I have never had a chick get an impacted crop from it, which was my big concern.
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JC



Joined: 24 Mar 2008
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Location: Sussex
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where could you get hold of rubber non-slip matting?
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Gilly C



Joined: 22 Jun 2006
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Location: South Cumbria
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pound shops and similar it is fit trays some is cut into place mat size pieces or larger rolls for using in a car boot I use one under my microwave and sometimes on the draining board to stop oh chipping fine glasses
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JC



Joined: 24 Mar 2008
Posts: 1099
Location: Sussex
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ooo kwl, thanks ill have a look around Smile
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mojo



Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 10900
Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
the advantage of corrigated cardboard is when its filthy you can bin it.........i use it with no other covering or nonslip mat(but that needs washing every day).................also sandsheets for budgies with a small amount of chick crumbs on it the first couple of days gets chicks eating
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JC



Joined: 24 Mar 2008
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Location: Sussex
PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sweet, thanks everyone! if i have any more questions ill let you know Smile
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JC



Joined: 24 Mar 2008
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Location: Sussex
PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got everything i need Smile just need a bit of luck and ill get some chicks Smile
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