Whether you pick them up from a hatchery, farm supply, small farm or by hatching them from your own chickens, baby chicks are relatively easy to get. These days, you can even purchase them online and have them shipped directly to your door. Raising them into healthy, happy chickens, however, requires a little work.
Before you get your baby chickens, you need to have the right conditions for your flock. You will need:
Raising baby chickens is not very complicated. You will need to:
Part of knowing how to raise baby chicks is understanding chicken behavior. If the chicks are flocking to the very edges of their brooding pen, the lamp may be too hot. If chicks are pecking at each other, they may have too little room. You may also notice some not drinking, in which case you can gently dip their beaks into the water to help them get used to the fountain.
Chickens love to roost, so make sure there are perches in the coop, such as stacks of bricks or poles, to ensure your chicks don’t roost in the water or food. As their feathers grow in, you can place them in a wire cage outside for short periods. Offer a sandy area in the cage for cleaning, and ensure it’s in a warm, draft-free spot.
If you’re ready to raise baby chicks, get them started with a nutritious feed designed specifically for their unique needs. Nature’s Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower Crumbles are non-medicated and Non-GMO Project-Verified. Find the closest store offering this formula or contact us to find out more about how Nature’s Best Organic Feeds can help you raise healthy chickens.
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