raising-baby-chicks Archives - Backyard Poultry

Bringing New Chicks Home

March 16, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Bringing home a new, peeping box with fluffy chicks can be scary, but Elizabeth Mack has advice to help you.

Caring for Chicks

February 15, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

If you are new to the chicken game, fear not. Here’s the ins and outs of caring for your new chicks from the basics to housing to illness.

Raising Baby Chicks: A Beginner’s Guide

August 29, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Here’s what you need to know about raising baby chicks before you bring them home.

When Can Chicks Go Outside?

May 23, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Feed & Health

Keeping brooders at optimal temperatures helps babies stay healthy. But when can chicks go outside?

Chick and Duckling Imprinting

March 10, 2020 · Tamsin Cooper · Ducks, Poultry 101

Chick and duckling imprinting has important psychological effects on the individual bird and the flock, so it is important to get it right from the start.

How to Make Your Own Chick Brooder

February 20, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Knowing how to make your own chick brooder comes in handy if you’re the kind of person who enjoys raising baby chicks.