If you've seen our social media posts lately, you know that we've proudly added four new baby chicks to our flock this month. To say I was excited was an understatement! Rosemary, Big Betsy, Scarlet O’Henna, and Opal are growing rapidly and adjusting well. It’s only February here in Minnesota, so it’s a bit early for “chick days.” I may have jumped the gun a little, but it all worked out great!
Ordering Baby Chicks: Our Experience
I ordered my chicks via the mail. My sister also ordered some chicks, so together, we had enough for them to ship to chilly Minnesota. But, for the record, we've also purchased chicks from our local farm supply store and hatched our own in an incubator! There's nothing quite as cute as new chicks!
Dreaming About Adding More Chickens?
If you’re a chicken lover like me, your mind continues to dream about what chickens you'll add to your flock next. For me, temperament and egg color are top priorities, but I also have to consider our weather here in Minnesota.
Key Tips for Raising Baby Chicks
No matter what type of chicks you’re adding to your flock, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
Prepare Before Bringing Chicks Home: Make sure you’ve done your research, set up a brooder, and can check on them often. A little preparation goes a long way in ensuring your chicks thrive!
Consider the Time of Year: Spring is the most common time to add chicks to your flock, especially in colder climates like Minnesota. If you’re in a warmer climate, though, you can add chicks almost anytime. I’d probably have 100 if I lived somewhere warm! Haha!
Get Chicks Settled ASAP: Transporting chicks from the mail or even from the farm store can be stressful for them. Make sure they get into their brooder quickly to help them adjust.
Baby Chick Care Kit: A Must-Have
I highly recommend picking up a Baby Chick Care Kit from your local farm supply store. It includes:
Chick E-lixir
Coop Recuperate
First Peep
These three natural products are formulated with organic essential oils and are designed to support your chicks’ digestive, respiratory, and immune systems. They’re a great alternative to antibiotics and give your chicks a healthy start in life.
Fun fact: I haven't lost one chicken to illness! I know that the Chicken Essential products play a huge role in this!
Keep Your Chicks Healthy and Happy
If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, your chickens are more than likely your pets—not just breakfast producers! Knowing they’re receiving everything they need will help reduce your stress levels and theirs! Do yourself and your chickens a favor and make these products part of your routine.
When your Baby Chick Care Kit runs out, no worries! You can buy larger sizes of the Chicken E-lixir and Coop Recuperate from the site, your farm supply store or online at our store! They also have a product called Flock-Fixer™ for times of stress. The people at Strong Animals understand how vital our feathered friends are to us. Therefore, they’ve made their products easy to use with all our health in mind!
Until next time,
-The Wing Lady
Baby Chick Care Kit - Chick Care Made Easy
Whether you are a first-time chicken owner or a seasoned veteran, the Baby Chick Care Kit is the easy and natural way to get your baby chicks off to the best start.