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How do you look after baby chicks?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

The most important thing is to KEEP THEM WARM. A large cardboard box makes a snug home; make sure you lay newspaper in the bottom as its easier to clean the box then. The best way to keep them warm is by the use of a lightbulb, a standard 40 watt or 60 watt globe will be fine. If there is only 1 or 2 chicks, make a small nest out of old rags and cover them up when they need sleep-this imitates the actions of a mother hen and the chicks feel more secure. Only use a very shallow water dish; the lid of a jar is great. For the first few days, if you do not have proper chicken feed, MASH up a little weet-bix with a bit of water.

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16y ago

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