The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

5 Common Brooding Mistakes


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Today we’re talking about common brooding mistakes! It’s the first step to raising chicks, and one of the most crucial to ensure your flock has a healthy start. What is brooding? It’s a 6 week period in which you assist in raising your chicks by helping them regulate their body temperature. In short, you’re playing mother hen! While the basics of brooding are easy to understand there are small mistakes that could be detrimental. So today, we’re going to cover common brooding mistakes in hopes it will help you avoid them this season!


In this episode you'll: 

  • Hear 5 Common Brooding Mistakes
  • Catch Kendra + Jeff's Best Tips For Avoiding Them
  • Discover Our Best Brooding Resources


Important Links:

  • Small Order Chick Starter Kit
  • Chicken Brooding 101
  • Brooding Checklist - free download!
  • All About Brooding - blog
  • Why Not To Mix Species In A Brooder - blog
  • Feed Guidelines
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