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What Is Piling?

October 17, 2019 by Maat

piling chicks

As we move through the process of raising baby chicks, we want to address some potential problems you may encounter. One of these is an issue known as piling.   Piling occurs when baby chicks clump together for safety. For example, if it’s cold or dark, then the chicks might lay on top of each […]

Filed Under: Care Tagged With: brooder, chicks

Why Chicks Cheep Loudly

September 4, 2019 by Maat

Why chicks cheep loudly

When you have day-old chicks up until they’re 16 weeks, you might notice that your baby chicks make loud noises. In case you didn’t already know, we call that “cheeping.” During this very important time of your chicks’ lives, if they are cheeping very loudly, you’re might not be sure exactly what the problem is […]

Filed Under: Raising Baby Chicks Series Tagged With: brooder, chicks

Best Bedding For Chick Brooders

September 2, 2019 by Maat

bedding for chicks

The controversy around bedding for chickens and baby chicks always makes me giggle.    Mostly because, to me, there are clear winners in the quest to keep your baby chicks’ pens clean.    In this video, I break down pros and cons of some of the most common types of bedding and provide my own […]

Filed Under: Raising Baby Chicks Series Tagged With: Baby Chick Series, bedding, brooder, chicks

How Many Chicks Should Be In A Brooder?

August 28, 2019 by Maat

chicks piling

So, how many chicks should go in a brooder? Let’s find out!   You have a new clutch of chicks, congratulations! Space is limited, so where will they all go? Logic (and loads of chicken-care sources) dictates a brooder, but you’re left with one massive question about it, one that I receive a whole lot: […]

Filed Under: Raising Baby Chicks Series Tagged With: Baby Chick Series, brooder, chicks

Easy Clues Your Baby Chick Might Be Sick

August 25, 2019 by Maat

sick chick clues

Main Takeaways: Huddling (looking hunched) with eyes closed is a sign your chick is cold and/or sick (if they’re just cold, they’ll usually cheep loudly, too) If they have some feathers, you’ll notice the feathers will be “puffed out” too. If they just have down, you won’t notice any feather fluffing. If your chick is […]

Filed Under: Raising Baby Chicks Series Tagged With: Baby Chick Series, brooder, chicks, sick chickens

“What Do Baby Ducks Eat” Ultimate List Of Treats, Feed, Fruits, & Vegetables

March 11, 2019 by Maat

what do baby ducks eat

Raising ducklings from day olds to maturity can be a tricky business. It’s a lot of work! A frequent question I’m asked is “what do baby ducks eat?”   Knowing what you can and can’t feed your ducklings is critical to getting them through the first few weeks of life. Raising ducklings isn’t hard but […]

Filed Under: Duck feed, Ducks Tagged With: basic duckling care, brooder, duck eggs, ducks, how to raise ducks, incubators

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