Recent content by JMunroe

Okay I was hoping that that’s the case thank you!

I have a brooder plate as a heat source for my chicks and my girls are now 3 weeks old. I have the plate at a slant and have it set high enough where the it’s not quite touching their backs when they’re laying. I’ve noticed that I have a couple under the plate while the others are huddled in the...

Oh I like that idea thank you! The ground is a bit wet, should I dry it out some before plopping it in?

Hi all! Two weeks ago I got my very first batch of 8 baby chicks. I currently have them in one of those pet tent enclosures with the following dimensions (73”L x 36”W x 25”H). I have a brooder plate, large pine shavings, food/water, a couple of branches, a xylophone, a dust bath, and a bird...