From the day your chicks hatch, they will need a good chicken waterer to help them have 24 hour access to water. You don’t want them getting dehydrated! There’s lots of options, which are all equally good. Whichever you decide, you’ve got to pay attention to the amount of water and the size […]
Raising Baby Chicks Series
Are My Chicks Too Cold Or Too Hot?
Main Takeaways: If your chicks are walking around, eating, etc, their brooder temperature is probably okay. If they’re huddling under/near the heat source, they’re probably cold. (Might also hear loud cheeping). If they’re scattered way away from the heat source, they’re probably too hot. More reading: How many chicks should be in […]
Early Signs Your Chick Is A Rooster
Main Takeaways: You can try feather sexing as early as 3 days Look for prominent combs at about 4 weeks (breed dependent) Crowing at an early age is a strong sign (rarely alpha hens crow as adults but not as chicks under 16 weeks old) More reading: 7 Ways To Sex Baby Chicks […]
Are Chickens Good Pets?
Other Reading: What To Feed Chickens Treats For Backyard Chickens
Can Chickens Eat Grapes?
You might wonder if baby chicks can eat grapes. I’ve had many chickens, and with my chicks, I love feeding them treats. Over the years, I’ve gotten a number of questions about what to feed backyard chickens, as well as queries about what treats are safe for baby chicks. A common question […]
Do Chicks Need Mother Hens?
In this installment on how to raise baby chicks, I will answer a question we frequently receive. Why can baby chicks be separated from their mothers, the hens, so early in their lives. As we mentioned previously, you can purchase these little chicks online and have them shipped to you. When you receive them, […]