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Olsen’s Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Chicks
Before Your Chicks Arrive Make sure your brooder is set up before pickup day. You’ll need: A draft-free brooder (stock tank, tote, or box) Heat source (heat lamp or brooder plate) Chick starter feed Feeder & Waterer Bedding (pine shavings work best) Feeding Your Chicks Feed chick starter from day one Keep feed available at all times No treats until chicks are at least 2 weeks old Water Basics Fresh, clean water at all times Use shallow waterers to prevent drowning (add marbles or stones for extra safety) Change water daily (or more often if it gets dirty) Bedding & Cleanliness Use...