The Coop with Meyer Hatchery

Brooding: A Year With Chickens


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Today we’re taking a look at brooding, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of April, we're going to cover how to raise chicks from arrival to fully feathered including brooder set-up, troubleshooting, and a few identification basics.


In this episode you'll: 

  • Hear About Kendra + Jeff's Brooding Experience 
  • Learn How To Revive A Weak Chick 
  • Hear Some Tips For Brooding Success
  • Learn A Few Identification Basics


Important Links:

  • Poultry Pick Of The Week: Frost White Legbar
  • Chick Brooding For Beginners Blog Post
  • Chick Brooding Supply Checklist
  • Feed Guidelines
  • Chick ID Guide or Bantam ID Guide
  • How To Revive A Weak Chick
  • How To Treat Pasty Butt
  • Mixing Instructions for Vital Pack or Grogel 

Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!

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