Raising Chicks

[Colorful Eggs]

Hello I have had chickens for a few years now (americanas), but now I want to try and raise some chicks of my own, I’m looking for any tips or ideas about raising chicks. Me and my husband also raise beef cattle, I would like to eventually get to where I can have some meat chickens as well.

 

[Plip]

Welcome! Glad you joined us!

I think you'll find all the info you can use here on BYC!

 

[Kessel23]

 

[Cyprus]

Are you raising chicks from day-olds, or hatching some?

For raising chicks you will need:
1. Chick Starter/Grower feed
2. Chick grit
3. Chick electrolytes/Probiotics
4. A heat source. Preferably a Mamma Heating Pad or EcoGlo. Heat bulbs are dangerous.

A tip I have is to get a container large enough to keep the chicks in until they are old enough to go outside. The less containers you have to change to, the better.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Glad you joined us. You may want to update your Profile, notating your location takes the guessing game to climate & time zone differences. Scroll through the Forums, so much information. There are several threads (Search Forums) that deserve reading ...
Raising Chicks = MHP by Blooie
Feeding & Watering = Fermented Feeding, Horizontal Water Nipples
Coop & Run = Deep Litter in the coop, Poop Boards

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYC! So glad you joined us. There's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!

Oh, if you haven't done so already, PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. I recommend at least your state as most folks won't be able to figure out where if you put anything more specific (county, town, street, etc) by itself. Old folks like me will never remember & look there first. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope you will enjoy Backyard chickens as much as we do

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Colourful Eggs Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out. The below may be of particular interest to you:
Topic of the Week - Hatching Eggs
Topic of the Week - Incubating eggs
Topic of the Week - Broody vs Incubator
Topic/Question of the week - Brooding and supplementing heat for chicks
Topic of the Week - Raising Chicks

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here!