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Where Is The Best Place To Buy Chicks?
You decided you wanted chickens but now you want to know the best place to buy them? There are a few good options but none are right or wrong. There are a lot of variables with buying chicks and your goals for your flock will help determine the best place to get them. Below are 3 places to buy chicks from, and we’ve bought chicks from all three places for different reasons. I hope you find this helpful during your search for chickens!
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How To Set Up A Brooder For Baby Chicks
A brooder is a container or area in which your chicks will live for the first few weeks of their lives. It is a safe area that provides all the necessities for chicks to stay safe and thrive. Within this area there are elements that chicks will need in order to eat, drink, stay warm and maintain their good health. It is very easy to set up and is a temporary home until they get bigger and can be outside in their chicken coop. In this article I will go over all the elements you will need for your brooder!
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How To Tell Your Chick Will Be A Rooster – 8 Early Signs
Getting chickens is exciting but you could be wondering if there are any boys amongst your chicks. In this article I will go over 8 early signs that suggests a chick is a male. Maybe you bought sexed pullets and have a feeling you got an accidental cockerel (which happens often). Or maybe you got chicks that are straight run and you're eager to tell the difference. Either way, I hope this article helps to assist you in finding out exactly what you have!
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Home Chicken Keeping
I am beyond excited to share all that I know about keeping chickens at home in our backyards! Stay tuned for more articles and subscribe to get them first! It is a wonderful, rewarding experience and, with the right knowledge, incredibly easy! Thanks for following along and I am excited for the journey ahead.