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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dalia Monterroso, president of Chickenlandia, shares some best practices to care for your new chicks, including brooder setup, hygiene, feeding, and ...

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 ...

Chick Days Are Here.” For many families across the Southwind District, Chick Days mark the true beginning of spring. The sound of peeping chicks, the smell of fresh pine shavings, and the excitement ...