I had my reservations on the idea of raising chicks in the tiny house, but after seeing how you are going about it, I changed my perspective on the matter. Those pop up puppy pens are so useful. I purchased one for my emergency “go bag” for my cat, I made sure it was big enough for her litter box, food and water and her carry kennel. One should always be prepared to evacuate in an emergency situation, it seems like no matter where we live we can’t take it for granted that we are safe from disasters.
The pop up puppy pens are amazing! We even bought this one on facebook market place for only $20 (Canadian), it was a steal of a deal and it working amazing for these little feather fluff balls :D
Previously I lived in rural "almost outback" Australia. One time I bought in some "day old" chicks from a commercial hatchery place. I bought 8, the theory being the more bodyweight to keep them all warm together while in those youngest first couple of weeks. However I got 4 hens and 4 roosters. I later wished I'd got 8 hens, but live-and-learn. As it was (mild) Australian Winter, I raised them in a large cardboard box, in my living-room, for the first few weeks until they were fully feathered. Something I noticed when the chicks were barely a week only and still nowhere near "flying" was hat they had super springy legs and could jump up and out of the box, many many times their height. I had to fashion a lid or wire chicken mesh to keep them in the box. After a few weeks I would pick them up and transport them outside in a bucket, into a large outdoor cage during the middle part of the day, bringing them in again in later afternoon. They got used to me handling them. Later When they were large enough to move outside permanently and live with the other hens, they would still run over to me in the garden and climb up on top of my shoulders etc Note that baby chicks are susceptible to a tummy-bug which can kill them "Coccidiosis" (spelling). Using a bought "baby chick feed" available in the pet food aisle of your supermarket or feed store likely contains a preventative medicine. Chick "grower" feed for slightly older chicks contains a small amount of Coccidiosis medicine. Mature hens are naturally immune. My hens got leftovers and poor quality wheatgrains from local farmers. However for the chicks I did buy one small packet of chick starter, and then onto onesmall packet of older-chick grower feed to have the benefit of those medicines, slowly adding more and more of other foods and kitchen scraps as they got older. I never lost any chicks to coccidiosis but a friend near me lost almost her entire bought stock of 100 new hen chicks as she refused to buy the shop-bought chick feed containing the medicine and was just feeding them homeground-up, wheat grains only and nothing else. cheers
I was dubious about having chicks in your space. We used to buy a whole tray of chicks in the spring and keep them on our porch until they were ready for the yard. But we had probably three dozen chicks and you have four. And you have a palatial set up for them. It is so important for them to stay warm.
You guys will do great with the chicks! Charlotte sounds like a great name. I always imagine that chickens would have old lady names or proper British names like Edith, Agatha, Elsie and Agnes. When you’re ready for something bigger check out Nigerian Dwarf goats. My roommate started a little farm, well, mid-sized right now because we have about 50 babies, here on the property and it is so cool! The goats are awesome and have so much personality. The milk is better too…and I hate goat milk. Love the podcast. I’m a newbie to the channel, but I love it so far. Have fun and Stay Wicked!
We definitely agree, proper British names fit chickens SO WELL! Some of our adult chickens are Mable, Dolly, Wanada and Tootie. Not super in the same genre but we are getting there haha. With where we are parked with out tiny home, we unfortunately do not have the ability to have more than a small chicken flock, though one day we aim to get some acreage and change that :) STAY WICKED!!!
Hope those baby chicks stop chirping at nighttime. If you decided to have children they could help with the 'farm'. This looks like the start of something big. A few goats outside too, a farm in the makings. I'd like to see a view of your house from the perspective of where you parked it. Are there other tiny houses in this area? How did you find that space? I read it's a problem in some areas. Good luck with this.
You’ll be the best parents!! Dorothy is a great name!
I had my reservations on the idea of raising chicks in the tiny house, but after seeing how you are going about it, I changed my perspective on the matter. Those pop up puppy pens are so useful. I purchased one for my emergency “go bag” for my cat, I made sure it was big enough for her litter box, food and water and her carry kennel. One should always be prepared to evacuate in an emergency situation, it seems like no matter where we live we can’t take it for granted that we are safe from disasters.
The pop up puppy pens are amazing! We even bought this one on facebook market place for only $20 (Canadian), it was a steal of a deal and it working amazing for these little feather fluff balls :D
If you find the dust to be a big issue, you can always use puppy pads. They work well and make clean up SO easy.
We heard that before! Apparently it works really well. There is a good chance we may have to give it a try :P
Previously I lived in rural "almost outback" Australia. One time I bought in some "day old" chicks from a commercial hatchery place. I bought 8, the theory being the more bodyweight to keep them all warm together while in those youngest first couple of weeks. However I got 4 hens and 4 roosters. I later wished I'd got 8 hens, but live-and-learn.
As it was (mild) Australian Winter, I raised them in a large cardboard box, in my living-room, for the first few weeks until they were fully feathered. Something I noticed when the chicks were barely a week only and still nowhere near "flying" was hat they had super springy legs and could jump up and out of the box, many many times their height. I had to fashion a lid or wire chicken mesh to keep them in the box.
After a few weeks I would pick them up and transport them outside in a bucket, into a large outdoor cage during the middle part of the day, bringing them in again in later afternoon. They got used to me handling them. Later When they were large enough to move outside permanently and live with the other hens, they would still run over to me in the garden and climb up on top of my shoulders etc
Note that baby chicks are susceptible to a tummy-bug which can kill them "Coccidiosis" (spelling). Using a bought "baby chick feed" available in the pet food aisle of your supermarket or feed store likely contains a preventative medicine. Chick "grower" feed for slightly older chicks contains a small amount of Coccidiosis medicine.
Mature hens are naturally immune. My hens got leftovers and poor quality wheatgrains from local farmers.
However for the chicks I did buy one small packet of chick starter, and then onto onesmall packet of older-chick grower feed to have the benefit of those medicines, slowly adding more and more of other foods and kitchen scraps as they got older. I never lost any chicks to coccidiosis but a friend near me lost almost her entire bought stock of 100 new hen chicks as she refused to buy the shop-bought chick feed containing the medicine and was just feeding them homeground-up, wheat grains only and nothing else. cheers
I was dubious about having chicks in your space. We used to buy a whole tray of chicks in the spring and keep them on our porch until they were ready for the yard. But we had probably three dozen chicks and you have four. And you have a palatial set up for them. It is so important for them to stay warm.
I love the way you two work together
I love the vlogs! It’s cool to see the other side of Wicked and Grim! Keep up the great work, both the podcast and the channel!
Thank you so much! It means a lot that you listen to our show and watch your youtube videos! :D
Dorothy sounds like a wonderful choice for a name. Dorothy approved. 🥰😍
Theres a VERY good chance that one of them will be named Dorothy! :D
You guys will do great with the chicks! Charlotte sounds like a great name. I always imagine that chickens would have old lady names or proper British names like Edith, Agatha, Elsie and Agnes. When you’re ready for something bigger check out Nigerian Dwarf goats. My roommate started a little farm, well, mid-sized right now because we have about 50 babies, here on the property and it is so cool! The goats are awesome and have so much personality. The milk is better too…and I hate goat milk. Love the podcast. I’m a newbie to the channel, but I love it so far. Have fun and Stay Wicked!
We definitely agree, proper British names fit chickens SO WELL! Some of our adult chickens are Mable, Dolly, Wanada and Tootie. Not super in the same genre but we are getting there haha. With where we are parked with out tiny home, we unfortunately do not have the ability to have more than a small chicken flock, though one day we aim to get some acreage and change that :)
STAY WICKED!!!
Chicken math is a real thing!!!!
Hope those baby chicks stop chirping at nighttime. If you decided to have children they could help with the 'farm'. This looks like the start of something big. A few goats outside too, a farm in the makings. I'd like to see a view of your house from the perspective of where you parked it. Are there other tiny houses in this area? How did you find that space? I read it's a problem in some areas.
Good luck with this.
Look at you guys getting all the chicks . He probably has done something more odd 😅🤣😂
Hahah we are getting ALL the chicks lol
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE love yer baby chicks. And I'm a fan of your podcast as well. You guys are hilarious and amazing. 😊
Thank you so much!! :D