Heat Source For Baby Chicks

During the first week of their lives, baby chicks need an air temperature of 95 degrees, 90 degrees on the second week, 85 degrees on the third, going down by 5 degrees weekly until the time they are ready to be transferred outside to their coop. Heating can best be provided by using a 250-watt infrared heat lamp positioned in the middle of their living area and suspended at a height that depends on your target temperature.

Caring for Your Baby Chicks

Baby chicks are just like puppies or kittens, they are simply cute, lovable and very adorable! The initial time spent in bringing up your chicks is time well spent in getting to know them better and will certainly provide you and your family with memorable fun time.

Is Chicken Raising Right for You?

Despite the advantages of raising backyard chicken, the practice is still somewhat uncommon. Most people are simply not aware that aside from the healthy eggs and poultry meat chickens can provide their family on a regular basis, chickens are fun pets too that you can cuddle.

Choosing What Type of Coop You Require

Probably one of the decisions you’re struggling with right now at this point is determining which type of chicken coop you need.  There are a variety of different chicken coops that you can build, but understanding which one is going to best fit your needs is important for getting optimal results.   If you spend the money on a chicken house, it only makes sense that it needs to match your individual needs, so getting started on the right foot is important.