Nebraska Extension will host a free “Chick Care Basics” webinar to help poultry owners prepare for those critical first weeks.

Raising chicks is infinitely easier than incubating eggs, but there is still much more to it than just plopping them in a coop. They need a toasty-warm mini-coop – a brooder – to nurture them into ...

Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

Watch these three-day-old chicks as they explore their brooder, featuring divided sections with various heat lamps, feeders, and waterers. Get an up-close look at their lively behaviors, from pecking ...

Combine two spring activities for a more efficient seed-starting setup. We live in gardening Zone 4a, and in early spring, we use our mud porch as a makeshift greenhouse. We have less space than the ...

Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...

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Baby chicks bring excitement the moment they arrive, yet the first few weeks require careful attention. Their small size makes them sensitive to temperature, diet changes, and new surroundings. A ...

Discover an innovative way to upcycle an old Electrolux dishwasher into a fully functional DIY brooder for baby chicks. This step-by-step video guides you through transforming common household items ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Blain’s Farm & Fleet has opened orders for its annual Chick Days event, giving customers a chance to purchase day‑old poultry and pick up the supplies needed to raise a ...