Calling all new baby chick raisers!!

[HuffleClaw]

I am making this thread so you guys can learn how to raise baby chicks!

1.) Pickin’ chickens- Choose the right breed for you, whether or be an egg laying breed or dual purpose breed.

2.) how to raise your new babies-
Set up a brooder!
Items you’ll need-
1.) Sterilite storage bin
2.) a really dependable thermometer
3.) a chick waterer
4.) a chick feeder
5.) Chick starter grower
6.) a heat lamp
7.) bedding- there are tons of things you can use but I recommend wood shavings
8.) BABY CHICKS!!
Your finished brooder should look similar to mine pictured below;

How to feed:
Feed your new additions chick starter grower until laying age then switch to all flock or laying mash.
For the first week of having you day old babies the Temps should be 95-99* F lower 5-7 degrees each week until you are at room temperature then you can set up a chick/grow out pen outdoors!

Good luck with your new babies!
If you have questions just ask!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I recommend a lower temperature in the brooder. 95 can cause heat stress. I usually start at 85-90 for a day or two than I lower to 85. A bigger brooder is also a good idea so they can get away from the heat, especially after the first week. By 2 weeks they definitely need even more room and stuff to do. Just some of my tips.

 

[HuffleClaw]

I recommend a lower temperature in the brooder. 95 can cause heat stress. I usually start at 85-90 for a day or two than I lower to 85. A bigger brooder is also a good idea so they can get away from the heat, especially after the first week. By 2 weeks they definitely need even more room and stuff to do. Just some of my tips.

I forgot to put it in the first post but half of the brooder should be room temperature and the other half should be heated (this is how o usually do it)