How to keep baby chickens happy.

[@meganmccarthy1544]

Did anyone else see the cat walking up the car in the beginning?😂

[@ripaakter5370]

satisfyinglycool yes I was finding like this comment

[@kaalapasa3848]

Megan McCarthy i saw i saw ahahahhaah cats are stupid 😂😂😂😂

[@5ducksinakittypool563]

Yep

[@133freddy]

yes hahaha

[@djandgaming4497]

Yes I was looking for a comment

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

I think I would be in the "extra nervous little mommy" group! :)

[@hello-zi1sp]

Your not the only one!!! 🤣🤣

[@xxkim_kimxxthewolf499]

My chicken is going to eat me she hates people touching her babies

[@noahschickenfarm3461]

Uh oh broady hen lol

[@CataBodyTable]

We have some baby chicks at home at the moment. They are in a little box and the dogs come to see them all the time, we talk to them and we pick them up too. We've raised 4 flocks in this way and we have the most friendly and relaxed chickens I've ever seen!

[@virginiahaskins8900]

👍

[@jessejenkins845]

Could I keep my badly chickens in a fish tank brooder

[@itspatriciastime3816]

Cata Body & Table what kind do u have cause I have two baby pullets 🐣 but I want more I want like four more

[@rosesmith6208]

can uyou tell me how I can help my 8 week olds astrolorps to trust me? I have handled themsince they were a coupld of days old and yet they seem to be very skittish , we have no kids Ikept them onthe porch with heatlamps and fed them and talked to them etc., the cornish crosses like me, but the four astrolorps dont trust me at all. how can I change that?

[@NotReturningToThisAcc]

I have 2 baby chicks but everytime I hold them they are afraid of me i tried letting them now I'm their mother now but it just wont work

[@dogeyanimates2130]

4:20 there’s a turkey peeking over the table, wondering what is going on lol

[@kadiatoubah2214]

It was a guinea fowl lol

[@belovedsoaps3444]

My 6 yo son loves you. He loves your “sweet voice”.

[@eliebellybeanieboo]

that is so sweet

[@SenseiRobot]

you are good women because you save chickens

[@AlvinaRayne]

I used a very warm gallon of water, they grew up great and are now my happy egg layers 😬

[@justkidding7523]

AlvinaRayne I'm currently using a pillow sack full of rice. I warm it up in the microwave as needed. Is that ok?

[@اميرمازلتاهواك]

😘💔💔💋💋💋💏💏💏🌹🌹🌹🌹💘💘💘💘

[@derrekcollins6536]

An electric heating pad can be used.

[@somethingnottaken8780]

i use an electric heating pad

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I enjoy you and your videos so much.

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

Thanks again!!! What is the business name for this heater gadget you show? I want to check the price of course!!!! :)

[@xoxonatnat6302]

Omg i will be getting baby chicks soon and im nerveous that i might do something wrong

[@Icantfindthefork]

How are they now?

[@calebtorres2467]

Hey Becky I enjoy your videos because I love animals ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🐷🐵🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@martiwoodchip4518]

One very interesting fact is that all species of chickens do not lay eggs at the same rate so I figured that maybe your readers might want to know what I have found out. The hens that are daily egg layers are fine but most of these species will rapidly slow down in their laying within about 3 to 4 years where as the Americauna or easter egger which lays beautiful light green to blue eggs will usually lay eggs for up to 5 years or more, I have a 7 year old americauna that still lays eggs. The hens that lay one egg every few days will produce eggs for more years compared to hen species which lay daily so if you are the kind of person that likes keeping chickens as pets but also for egg laying then it is a good idea to get the ones that will produce over a longer period. My favorite is of course the Americauna and also the Silver Laced Wyandotte which has a great disposition and personality. Also I would recommend to place your baby chick starter box close to a wall or somwhere that the metal hanging hook can be firmly attached to something sturdy and do not rely on the flimsy little clamp which is supplied with these light reflectors. I do use the clamp but also attach the metal hanging loop by either a piece of bailing wire or maybe a piece of bent metal coat hanger just to be 100% certain that the light fixture cannot come undone and fall into the brood container since it would not only become an instant fire hazard but also could wipe out your baby hens. I say this because many people lead busy lives and are not there all of the time to keep an eye on things and if one needs to go out away from home during the day or night it is common sense to make sure that the set up is absolutely as safe as possible. I only add my comments on here because I have been keeping chickens for over 15 years and have learned quite a lot about keeping hens and about the different breeds available. Hope this info is accepted with an open mind and not taken as me trying to step on anybody's feet especially Becky's. Her videos are great and show a lot of valuable info with room to grow as far as more details about raising chickens. Thank's. My next comments will be about some of the different species and how they get along with each other like who's the bully on the block and who has the softest temperament in the chicken family of birds.

[@ashlynngonzalez1064]

over the years I have found the best breeds overall r Americana, Barred rocks, Rhode Island reds and I guess Australorps are ok too. I have had the following and Buff Orpingtons, Cukoo Myrans, Golden Laced Windots, Black Sex-Links, Red Sex-links, White Leghorns, Golden Comets, New Hampshire Reds, and others

[@jiwbink]

+Marti EXCELLENT ADVICE!!

[@kuniew]

There is no way I’m reading that much ;-;

[@rosesmith6208]

that is me for pets only the eggs are a bonus, even a way to counter some of the expenses of caring for them. I ordered some more chicks but wont be here until july. a mix of breeds.

[@olliethebeagador9251]

I love to read and all but can you post a shorter version?

[@saveme6816]

Wait, what's the Celsius equivalent off 100 Fahrenheit??

[@moriahbruce8374]

People are just liking your video but not telling you the answer. Lol

[@moriahbruce8374]

+Moriah Bruce I meant comment btw

[@marty1662]

0:39 I thought that was a mountain lion in the background for a second 😂

[@actingnevaeh8608]

Marty same

[@SCARRIOR]

Haha 100 degrees xD i hope you yanks use fahrenheit as we over here use celsius and that might go a bit bad for a chicken haha

[@flossie653]

the tub will melt....

[@sophiabultena6781]

She said that at the beginning...

[@jadvlogs1963]

You are soooo helpful

[@johnwani7194]

Hi Becky you are doing wonderful job my question from from where did you bought this temperature controller? Thanks

[@juliemackprang5307]

Thank you for these videos!

[@devilcookie8995]

There was a tiger behind you 🐣

[@babynieve9612]

Please tell me how many watts is the white light bulb?

[@jennyg5601]

I love how she says chicky babies 😂😂

[@TimtimWinslow]

I like it good

[@nopunsintended5161]

i’m getting 6 eggs and they are random species but we have to sell the roosters. what are the chances of getting roosters and will i need a bigger bin and light?

[@cj597]

no puns intended you’ve probably already hatched them but the probability is half. So three could be cockerels, could be more or less, depends on your luck. They need supplemental heat and a safe brooder.

[@nopunsintended5161]

charlie they are hatching on the 23rd

[@cj597]

no puns intended ah, good luck then, I hope you get all pullets! Cockerels are easy to give away though and can be identified at 6+ weeks of age.

[@trishaschweitzer7661]

I use a heat pad for them. thanks for helping omg

[@rosapem6060]

I LOVE your enthusiasm!!!

[@jedilyalvarado5853]

0:40 the cat on the car😂

[@albertogalvan7945]

hello what is your name do you really have baby chicken cuz I want to see it can you make a video of it why can you show me pictures of it or make a video please please I want to see a video of it

[@lynndutt2219]

How often would the bin need to be cleaned out?

[@baileyhunter2092]

It really depends on how many chicks you have and how big there little brooder is. On average though once a week should do fine.

[@AmericanPitbulls1]

Spot clean daily. Full clean out 2-3 times weekly.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Lynn Dutt I have found that wood chips are the best bedding and last the longest between cleanings. Once a week is good for 3 or 4 chicks. You will know when it is time because it will be kind of-wet and messy.

[@lynndutt2219]

Thank you.

[@TimtimWinslow]

+Becky's Homestead. I like it

[@movedwe1849]

So, my mother is a science lab teacher, and what we do is hatch chicks and raffle them.we of course we keep 2-3 chicks every time. Sadly possums got to them :’

[@somethingnottaken8780]

awww and how did it get under u

[@movedwe1849]

I was looking up from the floor and he just managed to get under

[@Morog2002-gaming]

It’s very helpful and works , I have a real weak baby chick born and didn’t want to eat , I follow your procedure and it works right way, thank you

[@lydiadunnivan194]

I breed chickens and ducks. I follow this method, but because I'm often raising chicks and ducklings together I feed them a non-medicated flock raiser instead of chick feed, and depending on their age I also add fresh fruits/veggies and greens, mealworms, etc. I also use larger feeders/waterers. I start my babies out on an approx. 1lb feeder and 1 gallon waterer, and I use a reptile water dish made for tortoises that has a gradual incline down into a deeper water area for ducklings to swim in once they're about a week or older. Clean unused paint roller trays also work well. I use a Rubbermaid Roughneck Tote with hardware cloth over the lid, it was $12 at my local hardware store and is 4x2x2' approx. By the time my birds are too big for that brooder, if the weather outside is good I put them out in a little pen that is separate from my hens and roosters. I'll start gradually introducing them to the flock by letting them out to mingle when I'm there to supervise them, and then once they're big enough I integrate then fully. I typically have to spend a few weeks still catching them and putting them in the coop until they realize that's where they sleep at night, but once it "clicks" that's it! :)

[@marshajones7613]

Becki please help me I'm ordering chick turkey ducklings 🐥 for may

[@thdoctorAJ]

Chickybabies is my new favorite word.

[@ryanwoods7603]

our hen got her 3 baby's and their growing up in the big coop but the thing is all of the other chickens are all family except for the guard of the flock who is a turkey but he doesn't mind

[@joysawyer488]

I look forward to hearing from Becky on all her things she may be covering on each day. she is always in such good spirits and happy jst doing life the best way she can! i wish i could develop even a portion of her confidence and wisdom. u r an amazing woman Becky. never stop loving life!!!

[@joshnnicolebarnes3819]

So I am a "newbie" lol is there a certain time of year (specific months) that is best to start raising chicks this way, or for getting older chickens? I live in the Florida panhandle.

[@pinetrapple1719]

I have been raising chicks for about seven years now and I would say that the best time of the year to buy chicks is in the spring to midsummer

[@Julia.hope05]

Endangered BoopSnoot agreed. But I live in a colder climate so if she lives in Florida it will probably be find to get them in late-summer and even autumn

[@bunnilover3847]

my grandmother and I raise chickens we have done it for years.Oh and do you have rabbits Becky?We also keep our chicks in the quit room.

[@edwardgingerwillis7181]

Never put your chicks in a storage container! That tub is tiny!! They need a 3 x 5 area so that they can get away from the heat if they need to. Many people kill them by over heating them!

[@elypiiit232]

I got baby chicken irk 5 days old? But we aren't using this tricks like at all we got shoebox pet taxi for cats and dogs from drift store eeehh not the best but hey it works we spent 14 dollars box nothing pet thing cage irk coated 4 dollars we bot one baby chicken 10 dollars and we love him her (unknown gender) we play with birb alot yes her his name is weird dont blame me big brother named birb because yes and birb is adorable and is a poop machine too

[@redjoker773]

How can I contact you? My chicks are coming soon and I am not all ready😥

[@Certsy]

nice video. The link to the thermometer is not available. will you please let us know where we can purchase it.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Sharon Anderson it's in the description

[@equiness4583]

Would that tub hold 4-5 chicks?

[@benblahitka2139]

Yes definitely. But once they get older you have to moved them to a larger space. 😁

[@Reddylion]

nice..

[@floridamanfishing1390]

I just received little chicks. I was supposed to get 4 but I received 5 in the mail. I have the same set up But I have a brooder box instead of the red light. I had a red light but I think it was putting too much heat in the tub I wish I would have came across this video in the beginning but now I know what I have to do oh yea my kids are very excited We did not know that we can handle them. But after watching this video I guess we can pick them up a little bit thanks you this has very good information for a first time chicken owner

[@angiea8022]

Thanks again Becky! I love these supportive video! So much knowledge for us starting out! God Bless your Homestead.

[@Driller565]

Love your ideas and chickens big fan . From Katie Keep it up

[@crownedmedia7936]

Is five chickens and one rooster good amount?

[@garzonlaperle9403]

I bought Woodprix once and now I have lifetime access to thousands of woodworking projects.

[@Kurious_Kiwi]

Hi Becky, I have a couple questions. We had 3 eggs, 2 of them hatched 3 days ago. They kept pecking each other, so we tried to separate them because they the second born started to get wounds on its feet, is this normal? If not, how do we prevent this? Unfortunately the first born died yesterday so we only have one left. Will the single chick be OK or should we consider getting more chicks to keep it company? We have 3 full grown chickens out in the coop atm (used to have 5, but a dog killed 2 of them last week). So we've had to deal with a lot of death in the past couple weeks and I really want to make sure my baby survives. Hope you can help me out, thanks.

[@eeyorehoney66]

It is likely too late but for future reference you need a red light to prevent pecking and injury. If you have a dog killing small animals then it's time for that dog to go!! That is money down the drain!! Dogs should protect not kill. Never mix babies with adults, make sure they are the same size.

[@macgregorwiggins1285]

Kimberly B, Train your dog or keep it separated. A dog is, or should be, family and you don't get rid of family. If your dog is not family, then maybe it is better off with someone else.

[@macgregorwiggins1285]

Kimberly B, thanks gor the red light tip to prevent pecking.

[@breanna2620]

Do I need a heat lamp for Moma hen and Babies chicks ? 🐔🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣

[@vickythuyle5799]

Wow

[@anthonyivanaglugubjr.2645]

Same to Young Kids Humans are to Treat Control Them Innocent Healthy Happy.

[@abbi3717]

I am so happy and scared cause I have never took care of a chick ever before and now I got 2 chicks baby and they are so cute and I don’t know what to do they are sleeping it’s night and I love them please give me tips to take good care of them by the way this video is helpful

[@mpsg1001]

Is it bad that I only have 2 chicks?!🤔😂

[@somethingnottaken8780]

xXGalaxyGirlGamerXx Mlp no they can keep each other company, i have 2 as well

[@CoyoteCrossingSanctuary]

What about when they are 3-4 weeks old and start flying....I’m there I need something to keep me hem in.

[@dragnify7456]

I only have 1 chick that's trying so hard to get out of the box I made for him even tho I made it so comfortable for him it's not slippery too still he tries to jump out of the box and not stay in

[@rigotinoco3034]

How strange my teen chicks pick the newest grown adult mybe the trying to fight like roosters.

[@jarnohuirne8433]

First 20 seconds i alredy thougt you should have your own tv show

[@humayl_fayyaz]

Your chicken left her chicks when they are little. Please tell me at what stage hen left her chicks and why hen left her chicks and how to make hen not to leave the chicks please reply and make a video on it

[@ohboy1098]

I wish this came out when I got my chicks

[@primlapritchett6246]

0:42 cat on the car 😂😂😂😂

[@dillontillman5204]

Would anyone like to become a Christian. Even Becky. I

[@sunnydays4966]

You making a video about heat lamps I had them in 93 degree heat and died you don't need to keep them warm.

[@CatJourney198]

I hope you see this comment! I think I have a sick 3 week old silkie. What should I do?

[@JordyJRT]

Had 4 babies hatch naturally today! So excited for them to start running around

[@BamaBrian79]

I cant deal with the voice. Sorry. Feel like im in class listening to a 1st grade teacher

[@potatochips315]

When do you stop going down 5 degrees

[@teganm6816]

Potato chips when it reaches the temperature of where you are keeping them I’m pretty sure 😃

[@potatochips315]

@@teganm6816 thx

[@calebtorres2467]

/ little sister

[@michaelher940]

@.39 your cat looks like a cougar!😂

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Nice job in finding a more appropriate situation for your chicks!

[@JackBrunelle]

This video came just in time. Getting chicks in a few weeks :)

[@brigui22]

You should have made this when you had baby chickens to put in it

[@sabrinahenry8831]

I used to waych these videos when i was 6 and loved chickens i am now 10

[@peabrainn]

I would like a chick as a pet so would this set up be ok or should it be bigger?

[@kirstiwheeler9976]

Thank you this helped me very much!!

[@Hmm-gm4jn]

I’m getting five chicks tommrow so I ended up just giveing them a whole baby play pen to have

[@toobad6820]

Don't make it to big buddy, you don't want to have clean a huge cage.

[@zihuiqiu1419]

I read somewhere that you should keep baby chickens at90-95 degrees Fahrenheit. And if you keep them in 100, they will die. Please explain.

[@b1rdywingzz566]

Zihui Qiu its true. No explanation needed.

[@jeffreycunningtown5730]

I did it too. This is what I used Woodglut designs for

[@nikkiquartuccio]

Hi Becky. Do you vaccinate your chicks?

[@usernameusername7900]

If you wear a jacket, the chicks will crawl inside your jacket and snuggle and that’s the most loved I’ve ever felt and it’s a he cutest thing!

[@usernameusername7900]

The***

[@waterfountainproductions7007]

0:41 look at the car on the right the cat lol

[@josebedayo6783]

Becky, how long( days or weeks ) you will have the light for baby chicks ? Or how old the baby chicks to unplug the light ? so that they can rest in the evening.

[@MerganiSisters]

6 weeks

[@no-mq7jm]

I am getting baby chicks tomorrow at a store

[@leonardreforma.8690]

I poor I don't have money to buy a heat thing

[@all_xneeshneesh9428]

5 degrees farinhight or celcius?

[@Louise-xr5ok]

At what age can they go into a coop with one year olds?

[@paulotheurbanfarmer5982]

I have always wanted to raise little chicks but I am terrified my wife would fall in love with them! and can't seem to think we will be able to put up with a noisy cockrell ...............oh well

[@jiwbink]

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE THIS PRECISE.

[@twominifarms4471]

Thanks for the help :)

[@myname1syurname418]

0:42 thought that was a mountain lion

[@mckennataylor8217]

You are good with animals

[@jessicamcfarland5223]

do you need a heat lamp when they are chickens?.

[@MerganiSisters]

No

[@twobies__5512]

fucking hell shes so wrong because moister is the chicks enemy, i kept hundreds and i know

[@justkidding7523]

Fatima Mia123 how do you keep moisture out?

[@habibibara7580]

2019? Anyone?

[@habibibara7580]

Oh it's just me😅😂

[@joelalexander5338]

I'm watching, too. I'm considering getting some little chicky babies, as she calls them, soon. It's been years since I had chickens. I had chickens when I was younger, and they loved me and acted like little dogs more than chickens.

[@muhammadbazlurrahmanfakir.1485]

I like chick🐥🐤🐣🐣🐣🐤🐤🐥🐥

[@ww-eo3cy]

Can I get only one chick or will it be lonely

[@azammub5276]

how to make mixture called feed

[@humayl_fayyaz]

Can we free range our chicks

[@rc3291]

I enjoy your videos. Always helpful advice. I shoot for 95 degrees the first week but as long as they can move away from excessive heat all is good. If you have room an appliance box(washer, dryer, refrigerator) works well for larger numbers and you just get rid of or repurpose when done. How about a video about raising them to adulthood after the first few weeks and introducing them to your existing flock when time.

[@crazy808ish]

I shoot for 95 too, and quickly decrease. It's better for them to be cooler than too warm. I don't get why some people go all the way up to 100F. They're not in the egg anymore, and at that age, they would be starting to peek out of the hen's feathers into the normal non-heated environment. At three days, the momma would be taking them out for food, and guess what? She won't be waiting for the nearest 95* day.

[@rc3291]

Having the warm area for them if they get chilled is necessary. My brooder is actually outside and all sides are covered in hardware cloth except one corner. I keep one area large enough for the chicks to warm up in and the rest is ambient temperature. Giving them ample room to regulate their own comfort level is the key. Granted it was 80 degrees in the day here this March only dropping into the mid 60's at night. By the third week they only slept 2 feet from the light.

[@crazy808ish]

rc3291 Yeah, of course, having a warm area is necessary. I just think some people go too far. Especially in that small box. The cooler side probably isn't even cooler by that much. It's better to have a larger option for them if they want. This goes 10x more for ducklings.