Preparing for Baby Chicks

Preparing for Baby Chicks

Spring is almost here!

If you’re like me, you’re excited to add some chicks to your flock! (Personally, I am hoping to add some Welsummers and Cochins!) Whether adding new breeds, or re-stocking on your old favorites, preparation is key!

 

Go ahead and have all your set-up complete and ready before your chicks arrive That way, you won’t be scrambling last minute to go buy something they need Instead, you’ll have everything in order and you can just enjoy spending time with your new babies

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Setting up a Brooder

Hey everyone!

Today I am going to be talking about how to set up a brooder for your baby chicks Getting baby chicks is such an exciting time If you’ve never raised baby chicks before, you’ve come to the right place! I remember when I first heard the word, “brooder” I remember pretending to know what that was when in actuality, I had no idea! Ha Ha! A “brooder” is just a fancy word for a place to keep your baby chicks until they’re big enough for a coop

There are 4 basic things your baby chicks will need to survive