Getting chicks, whether its your first time or your 25th time, is always fun and exciting. And we have plenty of resources to help ensure that your chick days run smoothly! Below, you’ll find links to all of our podcast episodes and articles about caring for your new babies.
Keeping chicks isn’t hard, but being prepared is a must. In the first few months of their lives, chicks need 5 things:
- warmth
- water
- good food/nutrition
- companionship
- safety (usually provided by a secure brooder or with a hen in a broody coop)
Once you meet all of their needs, it’s extremely rewarding to watch them grow into beautiful adult chickens. Chick care does change as your babies grow, but those five basic needs remain in some form the whole time.
If you’re completely new to chick care, or if you just want a refresher, our Chicks 101 and Quick Guide to Chick Care podcast episodes are a great place to start. We cover everything from types of brooders and bedding to brooder heat temperatures and feeding. We also explain in detail how USPS ships chicks through the mail. Occasionally, you’ll receive a chick in the mail that has been stressed and needs some TLC. We’ve written an article, Guide to Helping Shipping Stressed Chicks, that shares our simple but very effective methods to get chicks feeling better fast.
Chick Care Podcast Episodes
Buying Chicks and 5 Things to Keep Them Happy and Healthy
New Chicks and Best Beginner Friendly Layers
Medical Care for Chicks with Dr. Rebecca Gounaris
Your Chicks are Here! Now What?
Raising Ducklings with Lisa Steele
Chick Care Articles
Guide to Helping Shipping Stressed Chicks