Why the sugar in the water? What ratio? I knew about the beak dipping, but not the sugar.
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "Marla" <marlajulich@...> wrote:
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> Sounds good. I'm guessing if they lay green eggs it's ameraucana or easter eggers. Having the box set up with food, heat lamp, and warm water with sugar in it is good. Putting them on a towel or paper towel helps their footing. Also don't forget to dip each beak in the water.
> Best of luck and enjoy your babies!
> Marla
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> <<<<<<<<<<<<I am in PA. These chicks will start out inside, end up in the coop. We are on a couple of acres, but not looking to have a ton of chickens, just enough to make it fun. I home school my youngest 3 boys, so this will be a family product.
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> We are getting a Rhode Island Red, a Buff Orpington and 2 I don't remember their breeds.....begins with Au...something. They lay green eggs. Easter egg chickens is what I was told they are called?
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> I am hoping to have the box all set up tomorrow, pending arrival on Mon or Tues.....what do I need to do in the next couple of days in anticipation of their arrival? Thanks!
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