hello, i am plotting on getting a couple of baby chicks. (chickens) we are almsot finished with the coop in the backyard, but, we need to keep the babys inside first couple of weeks. anyone know how to make a box/house for them INDOORS and the lighting,food,water,etc.
-thanks-
-sylas-
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1. An ancient fish 10 gallon fish tank will do or hamster cage.
2. Get an ancient iguana or snake heating lamp
3. Line the bottom with newspaper
4. Line the sides of the tank or cage with foil
5. Get two feeding dishes; one for cracked corn, the other for water
6. A small piece of cloth to cover top of tank or cage do not drape cloth over light
When you place the lamp over the top of the tank or cage make the bedding (ripped up news paper) right under it. Place the food and water on the other end. If cracked corn seems harsh for babies at first, feed them left overs like lettuce and spinach(cooked or raw) or bread.
I remember keeping my baby rooster until he was atleastsixmonths before putting him out in a coop. By this time the rooster was 8 inches tall. The hens he went to roost with attacked him when he first joined the coop. Now he is one meanie. Takes care o f his hens very well.