They get stinky quick, might not be too bad since you only have 4. I had nearly 40 chicks in my house during the cold spells this winter. I about lost it after a couple weeks. Ole George on here will tell you most chicks kept indoors will be outside in their coop at around 1 month. Because any longer than that and someone in the house starts threatening mutiny or divorce. Lol. Mine were inside 5 to 6 weeks. My oldest dd kept mentioning chick nuggets. Her not so subtle way of saying she disapproved of the chicks.
Once you are done having them inside they will still need to be kept in a draft free enclosed area like their coop or a greenhouse(someone else is doing this on here, great idea) until they are fully feathered and it warms up enough outside for them to go in their run.
What breeds did you get?
By the way welcome to the list, it's a blast and very informative. We have some goof balls,and some maybe crazies but they're what keeps life fun.
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Marla
In Southeast Kansas
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Hi all, we are new to raising chickens and just brought home 4 new babies today. All different. We have them under a warming light, food and water and shavings. Anything else we need to be aware of?
We have them in a tote for now and at what point do we need to be concerned about moving them? They are in the house for now.
Thanks,
Becky in Graham, WA
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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