•1 min read•from Raising Chickens or Other Poultry for Eggs, Meat, or as Pets
Chicks
Our take
Happy Mother’s Day, chicken lovers! This morning, we celebrated new life with adorable chicks hatching in our coop! While I’ve raised chicks in a brooder before, I’m excited to keep these little fluff balls in the coop with their mama. My question is about ensuring they have access to food and water. Currently, I keep these essentials in the run, but I’m wondering if I should move mom and her babies there, especially since I’ve previously fenced off a section for introductions. Also, should I consider placing food and water inside the coop? Just a quick note: since the photo was taken, we’ve chicken-wired the entire run for added security. Looking forward to your cluck-tastic advice!
 | Happy Mother’s Day! We had chicks hatch this morning! I’ve raised chicks before but only in a brooder. I’d like to keep these babies in the coop if possible. My question is, how do I get them food and water? I have the above coop with attached run. I keep food and water in the run. In the past, when I was introducing chicks to the existing flock, I fenced off the bottom portion (circled.) Should I do that and move mom and her babies down there? Should I put water and food in the coop? Edit to add: Also, should probably mention that since this photo we have chicken wired the entire outside of the run! It’s secured. [link] [comments] |
Read on the original site
Open the publisher's page for the full experience
Tagged with
#chicken breeds#chicken behavior#chicken myths#chicken anatomy#chicken eggs#chicks#brooder#coop#food#water#run#existing flock#fenced#mom#babies#introduction#attached run#chicken wired#outside#securing