Yes, I too also believe that outdoor-brooded chicks are hardier, smarter, and develop better chicken instincts and thriftiness than indoor-raised chicks. Just my opinion.
I also like to start mine on greens and bugs - in addition to the free-choice chick starter - as early as possible. It...
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I'm going to definitely vote outdoor brooding. Young growing chickens produce a TON of dust. One of many newbie mistakes I made when I first got chicks in 2009 was brooding them in the basement. The chicks did great, but the dust they're capable of producing can threaten your...