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Interesting....I know now also that our first shipment was overcrowded....the hatchery got an earful after that.

Well, I am happy to report chick rearing class was a success! I really impressed my store manager and my audience. I made a separate, more concise handout for everyone and it has been so fun to get my customers excited about chickens! I do have a question if anyone can chime in....since our...

Thanks guys, it's easy for me to go on about chickens for sure! The one thing I need to clarify with my manager is if each progressive class IS going to cover different material, or if each class needs to cover chick through young adult basics all in an hour-ish. I'm going to attach my outline...

Thanks TalkALittle! I totally understand about long-winded presentations, I've definitely sat through my share of those! Thankfully if there's one thing my teaching degree taught me, it's how to make clear, concise presentations that don't tangent or become wrapped up in too much detail...

Oh, okay! Thanks Lazy Gardener!!

Yes, yes, yes to all of these. I talk about several different choices for brooder but an emphasis on space is crucial...I think I had my 5 chicks in a 21/2'X3' box to start, that's about a square foot per chickie, plus a big red heat lamp (NO regular lamps!). Heat weaning is important for proper...

Thanks guys! Keep the tips comin'!

Hello all, I just got a job at my local feed store, and am SUPER excited about it. They are a great company, employee centered and focused on sustainable and pesticide free practices. ANYWAYS, they know how crazy and passionate I am about raising chickens and they will be getting their...