How to raise baby chicks...Simple and easy tips for a healthy flock!

How to raise baby chicks...Simple and easy tips for a healthy flock!Today we'll take a look at some brooder ideas and tips for starting a healthy flock. Hope ya'll enjoy and learn! This year's hatchery: www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/inde...
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[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

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[@ginawalker9286]

Aww, how really good and confident and good man you are! With all those little baby chicks! I am a worrier, so I would be a nervous wreck, doing this. Always wanted to bring up fluffsters and did look after them for a few weeks on a Welsh farm, as a child, however, they all had me exhausted! And wanted attention, all the time, intense. I never lost one, but was exhausted and they go very jumpy and leggies grew very quickly. So juggling and hand yo eye co ordination, is extremrly imperative! They love baby wotms too after a few days, so it is not for the squeamish of wriggly worm forroging ppl xxxx

[@ginawalker9286]

sorry about spelling mistakesx

[@birdsvideo10.0M]

Great

[@saiyanwarrior3895]

my mother love thoose noise baby chicks 0:24

[@Kittykaylee883]

Thanks my school is getting the class to take chicks home so I really needed this

[@jthebees]

I'm a vegetarian and recently I watched a video showing how certain supermarket chains treat the animals they farm (specifically chicks). Or at least how an extension of them treats them very badly. For the sake of profit. Broke my heart. Can't eat eggs anymore. Until I farm them just like this. How much care and consideration; it was a pleasure to watch.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great comment...now hear me out a bit.... let's look at the reality. Supermarkets don't raise chickens....chicken companies raise chickens and sell to supermarkets. There are a million different videos out there depicting the horror of cruel animal handling practice....these are agenda based documentaries meant to discust us into thinking that all chicken operation are horrible and cruel....I assure you they are not. You should see my video on how a hatchery works and how a commercial chicken house works...it's pretty amazing and not cruel at all. I'm glad ya enjoyed the video...I care deeply for my animals for sure. They live the best life possible with one bad moment...we should all be so blessed

[@Bloody_tds]

Please go to s factory and try to save the most as you can

[@artisticagi]

1:23 Brooder setup tartar farm and ranch 2:11 the lamp Too hot: move away Too cold: bundle under 2:25 coarse pine shavings. Won’t create as much dust Erwin gripper to hang lamp 2:44 be careful to not place lamp too close 7:45 may find a dead chick in the box 10:27 Feeder they can’t kick 10:45 teaching them how to drink 11:03 cover them to keep them safe from cats and other animals you may have

[@alphaomega6805]

This guy is one of the most pleasant KZbinrs I’ve ever seen. We could be friends. Thumbs up 👍🏻

[@themad8088]

this is one of the most cutest things to do in the life.

[@user-ye4zj8fg1r]

Then I accomplished one of the cutest thing to do in life

[@TheHatGuy1500]

They are cute😍 I like to feed them worms because it's good food for them

[@mr.g___1220]

Life? What

[@mr.g___1220]

THE BIG ABC YEAY HOO HOOO LET'S PARTY

[@coffeelink943]

And the tastiest

[@bottleboy1978]

I got an add for KFC when I clicked on this

[@sooyeelim3467]

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[@Shaoshi_]

😭😭🤣

[@Pupbros]

KFC wants you to raise them to cook it ._.

[@guethiekane499]

😂😂😂

[@jasonadams8549]

LOL😂

[@lila00143]

Oh i remember when we dropped a little chick as kids, we were so heartbroken but my grandma ended up saving the little guy!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I did the same thing as a kid...it broke my heart

[@babydoll1701]

Bethany Knecht what ended up happening to the chick when you dropped it? I was thinking about getting a baby chick, but never held one. I have 3 bunnies and 2 dogs lol

[@herewegoagain7141]

@@babydoll1701 it dies 😔

[@isabelkirk3832]

@@herewegoagain7141 it depends on the surface it lands on and the height, but sometimes yes, they may die

[@paigesullivan4478]

Baby Doll you should get 2. Never less than that. They like someone other than themselves to talk to

[@isra5943]

I always wanted to raise colorful chicks in my childhood but no one let me cuz they die so quickly and today I bought my younger sister 4 chicks and she is so happy!! Watching this video so I could help my sis to raise those cutiesssss!!!

[@MKA1294]

I have plans to start raising laying hens and I've been doing extensive research and watched several KZbin videos and so far yours my favorite. You have such a warm and friendly personality and your video was so informative! Thanks, friend! 🙂

[@131dyana]

My Dad bought chicks every year at Easter. I took care of the chicks. My Dad built a coop outside that had a cover on it. It was a stationary coop. After they got out there dad cleaned and put new straw out and meal worms and I fed them sratche food and oyster shells when they were able to start laying. I loved that job. My first school skirts were Chicken Feed sacks, they used to use material for the bags of feed.

[@pattyseward1567]

Dyana Mullican $

[@karrym1158]

I just ordered my first 10 chicks. I’ll pick them up at the and of April from a local chicken farmer. You make it simple and easy to understand without a whole lot of stress. Thank you so much for these videos! I’m going to need all the help I can get!

[@Austioperosis]

Did it work out for you

[@andreapatane4204]

Aw! The 🐥s are so cute and small. I raised these 👶🏻 🐓s in kindergarten at my former elementary 🏫. 👍🏻 if you like 👶🏻 animals.

[@laurieweichelt9975]

It also helps if you put place a cardboard or two under your food and waterer to avoid food and bedding from getting into them. My grandma and grandpa had a regular brooder house for all the chicks when they first came (in Wisconsin) with a door that opened to the outside where they had put up snow fence to allow the chicks outside when old enough, but too young to join the regular flock. I used large marbles in my waterers to keep the little one from drowning. Have had chickens, guineas, turkeys, ducks, geese and even a 1993 Great Flood Rescue pair of Pheasants from a family in the Mo Bottoms area between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The kids were in 4-H back then and my son had the Grand Champion Market Bird Champion that year! Been involved with the birds since I was 1.5 years old with my Grandma and still have them today 66 years later!

[@jenneteodia]

Thank you so much my parents say im not responsible so i made a deal to raise a baby chick by myself since baby chicks had already hatched in our back yard. Thank you for these tips! ❤

[@dahdanieldudehq7970]

Lol the chick is like WHY IS THIS CREATURE DAMN HOLDING ME

[@julyssagunn2677]

Lol fr

[@MichaelLee-nn9fo]

because your gonna be in my belly later 😂😂😂

[@dahdanieldudehq7970]

@@MichaelLee-nn9fo I like that joke xD

[@mr.g___1220]

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[@mr.g___1220]

@DahDaniel dude HQ

[@chimichimita2009]

Thank you very much for your teachings. God bless you.

[@markhinds3820]

Have raised chicks for decades you have covered every thing I would have covered thank you

[@RDavies126746]

I get my birds from Murray McMurray also. Great company to deal with and they do their best to ensure you get off on the right foot.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Free shipping helps too!! Wooooo!

[@the32712]

I find Ideal is cheapest for chicks, and sometimes Welp. Turkey poult prices vary based on who's having a sale. We've done Hoovers and Murray. Got 103 RIRs in their brooder currently peeping about.

[@iulia7973]

hiiii! so im thinking of getting some chicks myself and im not sure if their incubator will smell or not?

[@reginanovy7225]

Thank you for a great video. Those baby chicks are adorable🐣🐤🐥🐣😊

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

This movie does not show an incubator, it shows a brooder. If you plan on incubating the eggs, that is a completely different aspect.

[@ollie1012]

Thank you so much I just got baby chiks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Wonderful!

[@anonymousk8609]

I don't know who is more adorable, you or the baby chicks🐣🐤🐔🐥❤️❤️❤️

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

silly

[@dieuhaxuan600]

Omg they are soo fluffy!

[@Bingblaze]

Yea

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

Great video! This makes us even more excited to bring home this years chicks!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep...gotta get you guys started on a big ol barn!

[@bobbyleeper]

My favourite youtubers commented!

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

Me too! What kind did you get? I got Lavender Ameraucanas

[@sodamisc]

Thank you! My family just got baby chicks today and we are very excited to complete setting up our place for the chicks!

[@jannatunnayeemnabila1578]

Thanks for the video, perfect timing! We might be getting our first set of child chicks first week in March! Really recognize all your videos, we've got were given learned masses!

[@fernando9175]

I looove this animals. The are profitable in every way. You can grow them and eat them You can make a business out of them. You can make the sawdust with their poop for compost. You can have eegs. You can also clear out some land with them from weeds. They are noble, beautiful, don't meed to much space and get very happy when their owner treat them well. This animals are God blessing to humanity

[@larrymilus8217]

They also may never go extinct

[@fareedahmadsiddiqui8268]

Love your thoughts!

[@chamgadar9940]

Yea but don’t eat em :(

[@brettwhite5906]

I watched many videos and 5 weeks ago got the supplies and 15 chicks. Now I am on my second set of 15 (and 6 turkey). Thank you for your time and videos!

[@finisherpubgm2984]

I’m raising chickens and me and my dad are trying to make stuff for our chickens 🐓 and this so much help 😘

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad I could help!

[@dofie8790]

Omg same I’m getting them today

[@zoinks5717]

Pinky roblox Girl!! 2 weeks bet

[@misfitgirlie]

I have watch about 15 chicken raising videos and this one has had some of the best advice

[@brianhernandes8613]

And the farmer is so kind.

[@hmfarm5909]

We are getting 25 Red Star chicks from Murray McMurray tomorrow. We followed your tips on the set up! Woooooo! My 8 year old does our videos because he wants to be like you! He is gonna do a brooder video this week......Keep up the good work!

[@shakibshahriar8986]

Great video. I have got lots of enthusiasm to bring chick in my house. Really It's amazing to see the little chicks. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Any time!

[@TheOis1984]

i wish baby chickens can keep their form when they are growing up. imagine an adult-sized chicken with features of baby chicken: yellow tuff, chirping sound, and all the cuteness!

[@paca7429]

>Chicken keeps its Down and Duff feather >Chicken then dies from not being able to regulate body heat

[@venomg5799]

So the Silkie actually keeps the fuzz forever. Look one up, they're unreal. I have a black one as a house pet. I wish she still peeped, but she makes some other wicked cute noises & i know what every one means. 🖤 Oh yeah, silkies are super small too compared to other chickens!! So they have kinda what you're looking for!!

[@TheOis1984]

@@venomg5799 yes, i have seen silkies in other videos :) they are so cute! and so are dwarf chickens. the roosters have all the cool long tail feathers and those red flaps on their heads, but they are so short and small

[@venomg5799]

@@TheOis1984 i wish i could show you mine, she's so widdle! They super docile too.

[@drakeproductionsborra9074]

Thank you for this video. It's great to find out that there are people who share their passion for taking care of chicks.

[@NorthCountryOffgrid]

FUN!! Chick season is the best. We love raising them from chicks, then apparently feeding them to the hawks, owls, and eagles. Rad

[@jaredkean7841]

NCOG IN THE HOUUUSSSEEE!!!

[@salihatitahir4566]

Hi

[@kammihixon7916]

Umm I wouldn't recommend that it actually not good for owls 'cause of they're immunity

[@tenderplacebo]

kammi hixon I don’t think he’s CHOOSING to feed them to birds of prey, it’s just what happens sometimes if they’re free running.

[@kammihixon7916]

@@tenderplacebo ik but nvm i knew he was being sarcastic

[@mamasnookcom]

Thanks for the video, perfect timing! We will be getting our first set of baby chicks first week in March! Really appreciate all of your videos, we have learned a lot!

[@loriroach931]

That's what we did last year. Watched the videos and bought out first chicks. It was so nice to see an updated video and giving us exposure to other hatcheries

[@comfortjuliet9783]

What can u do if ur chicks are not growing despite is one of the best specie

[@aironkai245]

They are so sweet, little fluffy balls❤🥰

[@Deuteronomy-uw8ls]

I smile whenever a video pops up in my feed. I just found your channel and Everytime YT suggests a past one I haven't seen yet I smile.

[@tomlawler3661]

I would raise up that plate warmer one notch. Looks mighty low. I ordered my pullets from McMurray last fall. No fatalities, or illnesses and 4 of the 5 just started laying...very happy with them!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

We'll raise it up as the chicks get bigger

[@cscollen]

Just spotted the Honda CT110 in the background! We lovingly call them Postie bikes in Australia as our postmen use them to deliver the mail! I’ve got one myself! Awesome little bike !

[@erikjohansson1814]

Christopher Scollen How does bikes stick to the ground considering being upside down?

[@66block84]

Bought a Trail 90 new, in 1969 when I was 16. Knowing what I know now, I shoulda kept it.

[@cscollen]

Erik Johansson instead of the knobbly tires on this bike ours come stock with suction cups!

[@chaskharpakota9045]

Way you handle and way you respect signify that you are real gentle famer. Regards from Bhutan

[@ouihya]

When he took off the box cover !!!!! My heart is a butterfly🥺🥺😭😭

[@HISHappyIncheslittlehomeStead]

Thank you for sharing! Your Family just got a little bigger!

[@ksubswithvideos-el4pg]

Those chicks are the cutest chicks I have ever seen

[@RachelsbestieisJace]

Omg! They are super cute. Very nice video. Thank you for being so gentle and being super caring to the baby chicks.

[@humminbirdhoopz8231]

I am new to buying and raising chickens. Thank you for sharing your setup and advice. Very helpful and not too long winded.

[@simonrowley4913]

So cute Josh. They look very healthy can’t wait to see them grow up and roam your farm. Free range is great. I have some on free range there awesome pets I love them. Happy times. 👍🏻🐓

[@fitnetwork7350]

round and round and fluffy balls so cute i had alot of them many years ago

[@dl4065]

About to be a first time chick daddy and have been watching videos. This is definitely the best one. Thank you

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad I could help

[@ironbomb6753]

Excellent! I just ordered my first ever baby chicks...great to see this kind of info. 👍🐣🐓🍗

[@fernandezfamilyadventures7073]

I really enjoy your content! You have inspired me to start my own KZbin channel and have gotten me excited about farming! We recently purchased a mini farm and are in the process of transforming it to fulfill our dream. Thanks so much, keep it up!

[@pooliebro6438]

I hope you did now

[@roydavis2242]

Now your getting into an are I am experienced in, raising laying hens. We only bought peeps once and remember getting a mix of males and females. We got less than 10% rosters which we ate after 6 months. We got a roster from a friend and my grandfather gave us an old brood hen so we hatched and raised our own hens after that. After the hens quit laying, they ended up as Sunday diner.

[@kellyjewett2498]

I’m getting 10 chicks so thank for the help

[@williamei3166]

I had to sleep 6 hours ago I don't know how I ended watching tutorials like this when I live at an apartment ;D

[@h20dad1]

From what I have learned and heard is, if your birds start to become aggressive to one another, you can simply change to a red light. I know the experiment was done with turkeys, but I would think it would also work for chicks too

[@lifewithemilyandmatt75]

Great video - very helpful for first time chick owners. We are getting ours tomorrow and you helped with our confidence!

[@colinblalock9125]

I just bought our first flock. I've never raised chickens before so this is a first for our family. Got 12 ISA Browns. Thanks for the video, hope all goes well.

[@britbrat2149]

I just got my first set.. SUPER EXCITED!!!! after watching this video I did everything right.. Just their growing process now..

[@cyndismith5739]

I'm getting 3 baby chicks soon. Need all the advice on this thank you. I'm so excited to have these chickens as pets!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Well...I'm gonna tell ya....chickens don't make very loving pets...be sure you order a breed thats friendly

[@cyndismith5739]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer thank you

[@roycagle5047]

Orphingtons or Black Astralorps are very friendly. They are also very sturdy and great foragers. I have heard stories of people holding chicks close to their faces and getting pecked in the eye. Don't do that. Lol. Have fun.

[@srishtidas7491]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer that's not true in our situation at all. All our chickens love being handled. Even the ones we didn't raise from chicks.

[@official....pakistancountr1900]

How is your experience.....I want to buy 3 ....what's the price

[@brianmeattey4151]

Yep it's that time of year but up here it's snowing everyday it seems like lately dang ..but glad to see your getting things rolling there getting your animals set for the year. it's a good thing anyways I always enjoy your vids bud and looking forward to your live feed in near future talk soon bud God bless

[@melissachilders91]

Thank you so much!! It was so helpful my husband and I are so excited to start this new adventure.

[@UnderParAcres]

Great video! We are brand new to living on a farm and homesteading and are about to buy our first chickens. This was great to watch, thanks for sharing!!

[@AnimalLover-ut9pv]

Can't wait till I get some chicks! They are soooo fluffy! 🐥🐣😍

[@curtwhite876]

Nicely done. I have always started them in a cardboard box and had much success. You have a very nice set up. Surprised to see you're starting them in February, but now is probably fine where you are. Good luck, my friend!

[@edwardruiz8920]

Nice Honda Trail Bike! And chicks!

[@glossiangelz]

I’m getting chicks this week and I’m very excited! So I wanted to watch this to get started before they arrive.

[@Gefrand]

They will be cute, I promise. We got our chicks just today

[@dannyderhodo]

I've been wanting to raise Chickens for 20 years. I love all animals and Chickens are so cute ! I'm moving to Kentucky soon from Myrtle Beach where I can have some property and be able to do what I want on it and I'll also be retired then. Enjoyed your brooder video and just subscribed to your channel. Tks much !

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Nice video! I hatched out and raised thousands of chicks and I would always lose a few in the brooder. I finally found that a little oxytetracycline in the water does wonders, brings the losses down to zero! They only need that the first couple weeks then they are good to go.

[@Manic_pixie_dreamgirl628]

Thank you! Im recently taking care of 2 chicks.

[@douglynch8442]

Great explanation and video for starting something like this, thanks Josh. Good luck with the chicks!

[@melo1534]

I really love this video and I would like to ask how to cure the sores which appear on their beak or mouth. My chicks are dying

[@TheRealMoviePastor]

Awesome. Mine come first week in April. I’m documenting it on KZbin too.

[@italwayshitsthefan]

Thanks buddy. Picking my chicks up tomorrow. We are excited after working several weeks on the chicken coop outside. But our babies will stay in the house until ready.

[@amelialancaster2825]

We should be getting our baby chickies in the mail soon. Your videos are so helpful!

[@wendyc.5769]

You’re so awesome! Like watching a grown up Mr. Rogers show. 👍😊😉🌟

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha..I'm flattered

[@taylorloyd4981]

Thank you for this video! I'm definitely going to watch your other chicken videos 😄 I live in city limits so I can only have 6 hens, but I'll be getting some black australorp pullets just as soon as I get the coop put together

[@Da2ron]

Thank you so much this was very helpful! 😄 Can't wait till my baby chicks arrive!

[@viewandsoundsofnature]

Very good video for me, since on March 5 , 2021 I will have my small chicks from eggs of my hens..Thank you!

[@williamcrane8236]

Thumbs up on the heat plate. no more firehazards. I like to have the back of my plate lower then the front. The birds can run under the plate easier that way and then move back to where they are comfortable.

[@davidhypes5228]

My McMurray order is supposed to be coming on April 6th. Very excited!

[@maxkarani6979]

Take good care of them

[@fiveacrehaven]

I love the using the wood clamp for the lamp!! Clamp for lamp!

[@lindaliu8641]

Chickens are so cute especially baby ones! I have two7 months old chickens and I love them:)

[@lancekippenbrock5307]

These videos make me want to get some chickens again

[@karawhit9913]

Why are they sooooo cuuuuuuttteee!!??!?!?!? I can't stand it!😗😗😗😗😗😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lea15469]

Thank you for sharing your tips and advice! Very helpful!

[@zube6996]

New to keeping chickens. Just got our first chicks yesterday. Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@benwarren2559]

Tell you the truth I've always wanted the chicken as I pet my whole life. So now I'm educating myself so when I get to Florida I can have a pet chicken I was surprised to find out they live for about 20 years. I'm so excited now

[@venomg5799]

I have a pet chicken right now. Her name is Noodles. (Chicken noodle) she stays inside with me. She sleeps with me & everything. She's my best friend & super smart. When you get them when they're lil fuzzy peeps like this, they grow very attached to you. Noodles is a black Silkie. She's very little & peep fuzzy. She loves baths, & being blow dried she enjoys even more. She's super snuggly. I hope you find yourself a chicken friend. 🖤

[@avery3613]

@@venomg5799 I’m getting silkies soon, I’m so excited 🥰 Hearing about your baby is adorable

[@venomg5799]

@@avery3613 hooray! They're the sweetest chickens. They love attention. Mine likes to be held while i do chores. I'm excited for you.

[@avery3613]

@@venomg5799 aww!! I’m worried because I don’t trust myself to guess which day old silkies are girls, so I might just order some, but I would also love to go to the feed store and pick them out lol. Still excited to get my babies though

[@venomg5799]

@@avery3613 there's no way to be able to tell until they're laying or crowing. I had to get my Noodles after they saw she laid & knew she was a girl. Silkies are weird like that. The other chickens they know right away.

[@danieldahdah7431]

Brilliant and generous presentation. You've got a warm brooder and a warm heart. Thank you!

[@Farzanahanif2011]

I really want to get these little ones hopefully next spring thank you for all the helpful information.happy 🐣🐥

[@LanNguyen-ht8wp]

I’ve gotten these chicks and did this technique and they loved the bed

[@jantzenmatzdorff5517]

Thank you so much for making this!

[@kerimcadams]

I’m 9 almost 10 and I have one duck and have 14 chicks 🐥🐥🐥 and this vid is helpful keep up the good work

[@dragonempress8367]

Awww cute! Congrats!

[@tonysicily2687]

Thank you, Clear simple, no nonsense advice, really appreciate it. Liked and Subscribed. Looking for the next update

[@egg_head_defore]

We held chicks in FFA at my high school. Too cute. 🥰

[@cadenreuter9812]

I love how he touched the feed every tine he said something about the feed. Sometimes he didn’t say anything and he touched the feed 😂 Nice vidoe thiugh

[@Zinnias2go]

Sooo cute 🐥 are you going to vlog their growth? I love to see how much they grow & learn a little more about their feathering etc

[@sarahpreen3711]

We have just got our chicks 2 days ago this video has been so helpful!

[@kuchikopi4631]

Chicks, lambs and meat rabbit kits are the embodiment of spring.

[@vivienne2986]

This is so helpful! Also another tips for people who are thinking of raising chicks, i recommend dipping their beak gently in the water so they know here, and what it is.

[@chrismarinaccio9062]

Nice video. Raise your water up on a brick to keep the shavings out.

[@LatinDanceVideos]

I hang my water and feeder, my chicks will climb onto and poop on anything they can. Some water & feed dispensers are prone to the birds knocking / splashing the water out

[@ammonite400]

I can tell you have a lot of respect and love for the chicks that makes me so happy☺️🐔❤️ I’m getting chicks tomorrow thank you for the info!!❤️

[@shabirsakhizada7911]

Good food food is there

[@sophia_429]

I am starting with my first set of chicks so this was super helpful in every way!!!!