List of information on how to manage and take care of a day-old baby chickens.
So you have baby chicks at home for the first time; they’re very cute, aren’t they? And you can’t wait to see them grow to be adults, right? But how can you be sure that they will all survive? And more importantly, what will you feed them to make sure they will grow healthy and …
When looking to start a flock of chickens, there are a variety of options for purchasing eggs and chicks. One common option is purchasing from hatcheries. Hatcheries are often online or mail-order and offer “specials” or “packages” of certain groups or types of chicks. They are a reliable source for chicks or eggs, but they …
Where to Buy Eggs and Chicks: A Guide to Hatcheries, Auction Sites, and More Read More »
If you have plans on raising chickens whether as a hobby or business, you should know first know the ins and outs, as well as the pros and cons. You might also want to know and understand some terminologies used. Most likely, you know that male chickens are called roosters, right? Female chickens are called …
Hatching chicken eggs can be done either with a broody hen or with an incubator. If you choose to allow a hen to hatch the eggs naturally, it’s important to have a breed that is prone to going broody, such as a Buff Orpington or a Silkie. Make sure the broody hen has a spacious …
From Egg to Chick: A How-To Guide for Hatching and Raising Chicken Eggs Read More »
Newborn chicks can survive without food or water for the first 48 hours, and sometimes, they last up to 3 days. This is because they have already absorbed all the nutrients they need before they were hatched. So, if you are into the poultry business, shipping them does not really pose a risk. Nevertheless, …
Sexing Chicks – How to Know if Your Newborn Chick is Male or Female Read More »
There are various places from where you can buy your desirable breed of chicken, and day old chicks. The most famous platforms are: Craiglist – You can always go to www.craiglist.com, and search for your desirable chicken breed. McMurray Hatcheries If you’re new to the chicken farming, then at first you should always look for …
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