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Raising chicks is infinitely easier than incubating eggs, but there is still much more to it than just plopping them in a coop. They need a toasty-warm mini-coop – a brooder – to nurture them into ...

Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

In Episode 143 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Patrick Bigg Ph.D. outlines what you can expect during a chick’s first few weeks and the ins and outs of caring for baby chicks, as well as other ...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dalia Monterroso, president of Chickenlandia, shares some best practices to care for your new chicks, including brooder setup, hygiene, feeding, and ...