Getting Baby Chicks in the Mail: What to Expect First
If you’re wondering what it’s really like to receive baby chicks shipped through the mail, you’re not alone This is one of the most common questions new backyard chicken owners ask Growing up, I really thought chicks just came right from the farm store or farmer I had no clue they could be shipped in the mail After years of raising backyard chickens, I’ve gotten baby chicks in
Preparing for Chicks to Arrive
The most important part of raising your own meat birds is preparation We begin preparing well in advance, so when the baby chicks arrive, all that is left to do is put them happily in the brooder
My husband is the mastermind of our setup and has built everything by hand There may be considerable cost up front, but many things are a one time build and can be used again and again
Before the chicks arrive, I already have the brooder ready We use an old square shipping container with