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

How to Maintain a Chick Brooder

Baby chicks are adorable, cuddly, soft, and, let’s be honest, messy Here’s a little secret nobody warns you about: chickens poop a lot They kick their pine shavings everywhere, tip over their water, poop in their food, and generally keep you busy But their cuteness more than makes up for it, and keeping their brooder clean, warm, and safe is genuinely simple once you have a routine Here are the five steps of chick brooder maintenance that keep your babies healthy and thriving