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 ...

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 ...

In Episode 143 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Patrick Bigg Ph.D. outlines what you can expect during a chick’s first few weeks and the ins and outs of caring for baby chicks, as well as other ...

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 ...

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

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 ...