Raising Chicks in the Winter Part 1

Most people think of spring as the ideal time to raise chicks, but chicks are available all year from Hoover’s Hatchery There are some good reasons you might want raise chicks in the winter and this post is the first in a three-part series on the topic of winter chicks

This first post will talk about pros of winter chicks, the second post will talk about some considerations (or potential cons) of raising chicks in the winter, and the third post will talk about how to keep those peeps warm in the event of power outage

How Long Should Chicks Stay in the Brooder?

You’ve got your chicks home and settled in the brooder Now the big question: how long should they stay there, and when will they be old enough to move out to the coop? The short answer is a reliable rule of thumb Chicks need to stay warm in the brooder until they are fully feathered, which usually happens somewhere between 5 and 8 weeks of age Here’s how to read your chicks, hold the right temperature, and know exactly when they’re ready for the big move