You might be wondering “when do chicks start laying eggs?” People tend to purchase their chicks in March. Around June, when they’re six to eight weeks old, owners start to wonder why they aren’t laying eggs yet. The short answer is: they’re not ready yet. The longer explanation involves their sexually mature status. Chicks who…
This week, we’re going to delve into another topic related to the raising of baby chicks: Spraddle Leg. It’s a condition more common than previously thought. Yet, some people who raise chicks don’t know what it is or what to do to correct it. So, if you’ve seen this in your chicks, or you’re considering…
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 massive questions the whole process! Everything from what is a brooder to how many chicks should be in a brooder (and all the stuff in…
Main takeaways: Only you can decide if your chicks should free range I don’t recommend it because they’re little, and are more likely to get eaten I don’t recommend letting them free range for their entire diet. If you do want them to go outside, it’s best if they’re at least partially feathered (summer) or…
Main Takeaways: It should be at least 70-75 degrees and SUNNY before you let chicks outside You can start letting them outside in very safe areas as soon as 48 hours after hatching Never, ever let them outside if there’s a chance of rain, you will leave, if there’s dogs, or if the temperature will…
Main Takeaways: In general, chicks can go into the coop when they’re fully feathered, and close to the same size as hens (about 10 – 12 weeks) I’ve had success introducing sooner, but they need to be big enough to defend themselves If you have multiple roosters, it’s best to wait until 12 – 16…