Setting Up a Brooder

2021-11-15T23:34:19-08:00

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 Brooder2021-11-15T23:34:19-08:00

Don’t Wing It: All You Need To Know About Stocking Reliably

2020-09-22T10:23:00-07:00

Sunshine is here again! The threat of Virulent Newcastle Disease has been banished for now, so some of you may be thinking about welcoming chicks into your homes again. But where should you go to get chickens? Are all hatcheries the same? We’ll give you the inside s-coop here.    Not all hatcheries are created equal While all fluffy chicks look adorable, they may not all be healthy and safe to bring home. For this reason, only purchase chicks from reputable sources. But not to worry! If a hatchery or other seller is a member of the National Poultry Improvement

Don’t Wing It: All You Need To Know About Stocking Reliably2020-09-22T10:23:00-07:00

The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why

2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00

If you’ve started the process of procuring poultry and choosing chickens, you’ve probably found yourself in need of some background on breeds. After all, there are LOTS of different kinds of chickens out there, and not all of them are created equal! The type of bird that best suits your needs will be determined by considering the following factors:  Your local temperature,  The size of the space available for your chickens to use & the temperament you want your chickens to have,  The amount of time you have and the age you want to start with, Your unique preferences when

The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00
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