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Basic Health Assessment of Chicks

Joseph Gendreau2023-04-28T00:11:43-07:00

If you are purchasing and/or raising baby chicks, it is important to regularly monitor their health to ensure they are thriving. In this article, we will discuss how to make a basic health assessment of baby chicks. Appearance The first thing to look at when assessing the health of a baby chick is their appearance. Healthy chicks should have bright, alert eyes and clean, fluffy feathers. They should also be active and moving around, rather than huddled in a corner. If a chick appears lethargic, or has a drooping head or wings, or is standing with one leg tucked up,

Basic Health Assessment of ChicksJoseph Gendreau2023-04-28T00:11:43-07:00

The Basics of Incubating Hatching Eggs

Joseph Gendreau2022-03-10T16:02:48-08:00

Due to the life changing events of the global pandemic, many people have taken up new hobbies such as baking bread or curling. One less confusing hobby many people have dabbled in is hatching chicken eggs. When I was in elementary school, we incubated and hatched our own set of chicken eggs. We would take turns watching the eggs, checking the incubators temperature and humidity, and turning the eggs. We only had the eggs for about three weeks before they all hatched, and we got to see a bundle of cute chicks running around the class. A good time was

The Basics of Incubating Hatching EggsJoseph Gendreau2022-03-10T16:02:48-08:00

Setting Up a Brooder

Joseph Gendreau2021-11-15T23:34:19-08:00

The goal of the brooder is to simulate the environment that would normally be present for chicks after hatching. In other words, the brooder keeps your chicks safe, warm, fed and watered. Big picture, your brooder should: Be free from drafts but have good ventilation to prevent ammonia build-up Prevent rodents and predators from access Warm and cozy Have access to proper feed and clean water Have bedding like rice hulls or wood shavings Here are a few other handy brooder hints: Brooder Space Set up your brooder space as a ring with approximately 0.5-1.0 square feet per chick.

Setting Up a BrooderJoseph Gendreau2021-11-15T23:34:19-08:00