We have been taking advantage of the backyard chicken families that have decided now is the time to start raising their own eggs, as prices in the stores keep rising. We have these 15 cuties pre-sold to several families in the local area. During the warm summer days, they were developing much faster than the spring chicks we raise. Keeping them in the brooder was possible, but decided to put them outside a week early to give them time to acclimate to outdoor living before they go to their new homes. Last night, however, got really chilly (50F), so we decided to put a brooder warmer out there for them to huddle around. Last night and this morning, there was grass hay for them to snuggle into to help with warmth. But, apparently they have decided they didn't like the hay on the tray, so they opted to rearrange it to a new location. Chickens are interesting in their decisions.
