close

Baby Chickens for Sale in Fittstown, Oklahoma

Baby Chickens for Sale in Fittstown, Oklahoma

Ditto Black (or Silly Hen – Part 3)

Muddy egg

Well, I’ve done all I can for the time being and now have two birds that are laying outside of the nest boxes. I noticed the other day that the second of my Buff Orpington hens, Black, was being trod by my cockerel Blue. Not that I saw them at it (I don’t go out of my way to watch them making baby chickens) but Black’s back has definitely gained a light coating of mud. I have also discovered 3 eggs in the roughly the same spot since then. A lovely muddy spot next to the lean-to that I put together to shelter them from the rain and wind. It wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t so damn wet out there but the eggs are getting covered in mud. I picked up a fresh one this morning that wasn’t too bad and I cleaned it off but the others were filthy so I scrapped them. And by scrapped I mean smashed and fed back to the hens. Hens don’t relate mashed eggs with the ones they lay so egg eating should not be an issue.

So anyway, instead of 1 silly hen, I now have 2 silly hens. I have never had such a problem with hens laying in random places. It could be an Orpington trait but I doubt it as I have never heard it particularly related to them. I believe that these hens are just young and foolish. And who hasn’t been that?! Young layers are prone to being confused over what they are doing and just drop their eggs where they stand because they don’t know any better. I’ll keep going with the Orpington hens and hope they mend their foolish ways. This said, I am not prepared to waste good feed and space in my run on freeloaders. They will have until the new hens are ready to be introduced to start laying in the nest boxes and if they haven’t they may find their new home is a lot colder and already occupied by bags of frozen chips and peas…

774 Total Views 4 Views Today

Baby Chickens for Sale in Fittstown 
OK

Baby Chickens Male Or Female in Fittstown, Oklahoma

We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Fittstown Oklahoma, including Sussex Chickens, Welsummer Chickens, Turken Chickens and more. Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different egg layers in smaller amounts and buy as an assortment. Fittstown Oklahoma also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in Fittstown Oklahoma, bantams for sale, ducks for sale, geese for sale, turkeys for sale, guinea for sale, peafowl for sale, pheasant for sale, chukar partridge for sale, bobwhite for sale, many different breeds of baby chicks for sale in Fittstown OK.

Baby Chickens For Sale Free Shipping in Fittstown, Oklahoma

Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Fittstown Oklahoma catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to their site and request one if you are interested. Baby Chickens for Sale in Fittstown 
OKTypically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2 pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in Fittstown Oklahoma * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Fittstown Oklahoma * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall before their orders sell out.

Baby Chickens Eggs For Sale in Fittstown, Oklahoma

Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in Fittstown Oklahoma is easy and has always been a very pleasant experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Fittstown, Oklahoma Baby chicks are quite cute and difficult to resist, however it's finest to plan for their arrival prior to you obtain them. Prepare first by collecting not only the right products, yet also the appropriate understanding to care for them. Raising baby chicks is fairly simple, you just have to give them with the following: A clean and also warm habitat A lot of food as well as water Interest and love Habitat Your environment can be a straightforward box, fish tank, cat service provider, or guinea pig cage. Line it with old towels as well as blankets (without any loose strings!) to start, and after a few weeks make use of straw over newspaper. Note: Avoid using only newspaper or other slipper surface areas-- or your chicks legs could expand misshapen. You additionally need something to provide food as well as water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water meal from the feed store, or a pickle container cover for food and a pet dog bird water dispenser from a pet shop. Likewise, as the chicks grow older you could present a perch into the habitat to obtain them trained on setting down. Heat To keep your chicks warm you have to supply them with a heat resource. This can be as straightforward as a 100 watt light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat bulb additionally function effectively (my referral). Chicks need this heat 24/7 till their downy fluff is replaced with feathers (which could occupy to two months). The recently hatched out need a temperature level between 90 and 100 degrees, and each week this could be lowered by approximately 5 degrees or so. The heat source should be on merely one side of the cage to permit chicks a range of temperature levels. The chicks are your finest thermometer- if they are concealing in the opposite edge of your heat lamp, you have to reduce the temperature level. If they are surrounding each various other under the warmth (not merely snuggling), you need to put some heat. Housekeeping Tidiness is crucial and also it keeps your chicks healthy and balanced. Make sure to alter the bedding usually and also always provide clean food as well as water Food and also water. Chicks expand very fast which requires plenty of tidy food and water. Supply enough whatsoever times and examine commonly to prevent parched and also starving chicks. Chick food is various compared to grown-up chicken food, and also it is available in both medicated and also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the initial 2 months, then switch to a raiser food (~ 17 % healthy protein) for an additional 2 months, and then to a slightly lower healthy protein feed or a layer feed (if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks like to obtain a running start on taking dirt baths, while others won't use up that activity until they are older. If you have the area in your chick room, introduce a tray of sand or dust for them to wash in. Focus as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will certainly more than likely bond with you as well as not run away as grownups. Second, if you analyze your chicks daily and also watch their behavior, you can catch disease or other troubles earlier. Keep an eye out for wheezing, hopping, or other harmful indications. Make certain to likewise check out their poop, as diarrhea can result in matted feathers and also stopped up cloaca. Last but not least, it is necessary to watch out for social concerns, such as the tiniest chick getting picked on. Empty nest disorder So your chicks are now totally feathery as well as its time for them to leave the security of your home as well as move outside into a cage. Have a look at our area on chicken cages to get more information about cages and correct coop habitats.
Baby Chicks For Easter     Baby Chicks Home
More Posts
Baby Chickens for Sale in Burns Flat, Oklahoma
Baby Chickens for Sale in Asher, Oklahoma
Baby Chickens for Sale in Depew, Oklahoma
Baby Chickens for Sale in Cookson, Oklahoma
Baby Chickens for Sale in Cement, Oklahoma