@rycat42 usually shipping mortality from Mcmurray chicks is very low- we generally get about 100 chicks from them per year and I'd say mortality on delivery is less than 1%.
24 of my Crested Polish chicks arrived today via USPS, there were supposed to be 25 but when they arrived 1 of them was already dead so i now have 24 crested polish chicks
I'm not really sure about the shavings, but to be safe its probably best to use pine. Cedar might be fine, but I don't know. I couldn't find a figure of how much space a chick needs, but basically they just need enough to move around and get away from the heat lamp if they need to. Beak trimming is cutting off the end of the beak, which prevents cannabilism, but I wouldn't recommend it. You won't have any trouble with cannabilism as long as the chicks have enough space and enough to eat.
I can't be exactly sure since that would depend on how big the birds were when they are ready to go out, but it sounds possible. Maybe a little less than ideal, but not everything can be ideal all the time. If you search for "raising chicks" on the web, there is a lot of good information. I'd go with whatever the experts say, but it won't kill the chickens to have a little less than the recommended ammount of room. As long as everybody gets plenty to eat, it shouldn't be a problem.
I'm using red 250-watt bulbs, which I'd recommend for 12 chicks. The red ones supposedly prevent cannabilism, so that's probably best just for some insurance.
I'm up late now keeping an eye on a couple of premature babies that decided to hatch early. They're not supposed to hatch until tuesday, but two pecked through the shell this morning, so I helped them along. I didn't expect them to make it, but it looks like they're doing ok.
thats for grown birds and its a square foot for each bird and for shipping chicks you cant do that besides there not going to live there forever just till they get to their new home.
Awesome! I know you just posted this vid because it's sweet and fun, but it is also really good for those of us who will one day order chicks to see. Educational too!
sigh i love those chickens we got 26 of them most of them dieid or got eaten and most of them left where males
busdrivingmama9799 1 year ago
cornish crosses are a meat bird i hope they tasted good
gokory 1 year ago
My dad works transporting cows to the slaughter and they use shavings for the cows and I get like 10 bags of 20 cu ft of shavings every week
And I use them for my chickens they love it and smell way better
pbncesar559 2 years ago
Lol i got a strippied baby chicken once i called him Squirly LOL
TheAmbushes 2 years ago
How many died?
rycat42 2 years ago
@rycat42 usually shipping mortality from Mcmurray chicks is very low- we generally get about 100 chicks from them per year and I'd say mortality on delivery is less than 1%.
LilyISay 2 years ago
24 of my Crested Polish chicks arrived today via USPS, there were supposed to be 25 but when they arrived 1 of them was already dead so i now have 24 crested polish chicks
Kaftar21 2 years ago
thats just something you will have to deal with. It happens I work at a hatchery
laydbackjson 2 years ago
it happens because selfish people treat animals like as if they aren't living things. You should all die
MrRudeGuy2 2 years ago
how long dose it take to be a stag or till it start crowing?? or how many months or weeks?
strikeard 2 years ago
5*s im getting mine from there soon
Pythons88 2 years ago
how old do i have to be to order????i need help someone make a video to help me
strikeard 3 years ago
Are you getting started with chickens? I can help you out with some info. Send me a comment or a private message with any questions you have.
banjodan99 2 years ago
ive got a few questions if you will answer them
trooperx666 2 years ago
Sure, ask away.
banjodan99 2 years ago
well for 1 does my brooder need pine shavings or can i just use cedar chips.and how much space does each chick need (ive got probobally 10 sq ft).
and my local feed store is selling chicks with the option of beak trimming what is that?
trooperx666 2 years ago
I'm not really sure about the shavings, but to be safe its probably best to use pine. Cedar might be fine, but I don't know. I couldn't find a figure of how much space a chick needs, but basically they just need enough to move around and get away from the heat lamp if they need to. Beak trimming is cutting off the end of the beak, which prevents cannabilism, but I wouldn't recommend it. You won't have any trouble with cannabilism as long as the chicks have enough space and enough to eat.
banjodan99 2 years ago
would 10 sq feet be enough for 12 chicks until theyre ready to go outside? thanks :)
trooperx666 2 years ago
I can't be exactly sure since that would depend on how big the birds were when they are ready to go out, but it sounds possible. Maybe a little less than ideal, but not everything can be ideal all the time. If you search for "raising chicks" on the web, there is a lot of good information. I'd go with whatever the experts say, but it won't kill the chickens to have a little less than the recommended ammount of room. As long as everybody gets plenty to eat, it shouldn't be a problem.
banjodan99 2 years ago
alright sounds good , thanks for all your help :) ooh wait 1 more question for my heating lamp should i use a red bulb or like.. a 250 watt bulb?
trooperx666 2 years ago
I'm using red 250-watt bulbs, which I'd recommend for 12 chicks. The red ones supposedly prevent cannabilism, so that's probably best just for some insurance.
I'm up late now keeping an eye on a couple of premature babies that decided to hatch early. They're not supposed to hatch until tuesday, but two pecked through the shell this morning, so I helped them along. I didn't expect them to make it, but it looks like they're doing ok.
Good luck with your chicks.
banjodan99 2 years ago
ok cool ,thanks for all your help :P and good luck with your chicks too
trooperx666 2 years ago
Ceder can be very harmful to a chickens lungs. Don't use it
rwu19290 2 years ago
no it should be like 3 to 4 feat each bird
jaljay26 2 years ago
thats for grown birds and its a square foot for each bird and for shipping chicks you cant do that besides there not going to live there forever just till they get to their new home.
buddysforever23 2 years ago
pekin ducks and muscovy ducks they are now little 3 to 4 weeks old!
eronhawk19 3 years ago
i mean i got baby ducks!
eronhawk19 3 years ago
thats tigh what kind i love ducks
spatan114 3 years ago
we are getting ready to open our baby chicks
we got from the post office :) :)
eronhawk19 3 years ago
thats tight what kinda chicks did you get
spatan114 3 years ago
hello i just wanted to get your attention i have question waht website or farm did you get them at ? what website ???
Apples5the4albino4 3 years ago
ralphy and sed say hello OINK OINK
Apples5the4albino4 3 years ago
who's this
spatan114 3 years ago
Awesome! I know you just posted this vid because it's sweet and fun, but it is also really good for those of us who will one day order chicks to see. Educational too!
SnarkPark 3 years ago
cute
sushimagushi2 3 years ago
Looks like you're in for a lot of fun!
tarazod 3 years ago