How to raise baby chicks

[@htheydy_3922]

I’m getting 6 chicks tomorrow and I found this extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome...glad to help...please share the video with your facebook friends or like minded folks!

[@azaleatrevino6409]

Where did you get them

[@Rhine_Labs]

Wait till 5 weeks you will be raising feed and water to about 1/2" head level..

[@gamecritic4589]

Me to im getting 10 meat birds

[@mehzabeenislam3751]

Ooh i have already six baby chicks and learning how to raise them properly

[@JB-bm1to]

My kids school is sending home 2 baby chicks with my daughters. I live smack dab in the middle of the city and have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks for this tutorial!

[@boobear6256]

Look up chicken dippers,its realy a thing

[@danakarloz5845]

Boo Bear diapers

[@feather314]

That’s how my family started having chickens. One day, my older sister brought home some chicks from daycare when I was two, we’ve have them continuously now for over 10 years. Although I live in a quite rural area, so it’s not quite the same situation as you.

[@boobear6256]

@@laurenc3447 you need 2,look up how to take of them,1 would be lonely

[@danakarloz5845]

Lauren Ciccotta lets hope so! I’m really enjoying watching them grow into their individual personalities 🥰👍

[@heidinolen873]

Corona virus brought me here. I'm farming my own eggs now. Company for today, food for later.

[@elizabethfindlay8118]

Food ? I hope you mean eggs , please mean eggs

[@heidinolen873]

@@elizabethfindlay8118 of course I meant eggs. Only eggs, i hope... But I've seen the grocery stores lately so.... That would be a lot of work.

[@WoodyBrown]

Ditto!

[@alfgals1038]

I might too

[@Expurg8d1]

Me too. My 3 baby chicks get here in a few days. Good luck!

[@zinkaside7542]

my parents decided to get chickens all of a sudden, so now i have to know how to make them my minions and attack on command

[@vahidm6119]

🤣😂😅

[@emely9767]

Zinka Side I love this comment sm.

[@staylikerobloxgirl1319]

Hahahaha

[@alyssal362]

Sameeee!!! Ima invite my least favorite neighbor over and attack!!

[@miclu779]

SAMMME

[@Skankhunt42867]

Me and my wife are wanting to start our own little farm. Thank you this info was so healthy

[@NorthCountryOffgrid]

Baby chicks are the best, any tips to help keep them healthy and alive is great!!!

[@augustreil]

Thank God for farmers ! If I raised chickens, cows, pigs, they would all become pets with names and that's not good, so I'll just let you guys do it and thank you again ! Great video Josh.

[@MiltonTucker]

Raise hens for eggs, there is no rule that says your hens can't be pets.

[@Faith_Healer777]

Hey i would do the same. Lol

[@menopassini9348]

My Mom and Dad grew up on small farmers. They picked an Animal named it and took care of it like their kid. Like all proud parents they compared their kid to their sibling's kids. When butchering time happen they cried their eyes out like they lost a child or friend. As time went on the learned not to get to close.

[@melissajohnson2935]

It all depends on how many you get and what their purpose is. I love every single one of my laying chickens and their roosters. If we get meat chickens, you usually get a lot at once and they are ready for the freezer in like 2 months, so you don't have nearly enough time to get really attached. Now if I have a chick that was originally supposed to be for meat but it was sick or get injured and I had to nurse it back to health many I spent a lot of time with them and we bonded, they usually get spared and sent to general "pet" chicken population lol. Many also cull their laying chickens that have stopped laying...I don't do that. They get to retire peacefully here 😂

[@christinablaisdell4574]

august same here. I was raised to help grandparents butcher chickens but mine are my pets. Couldn’t do it now. As of 2 months ago I became a new chicken mamma.

[@haleybaley333]

Got my first chicks today..with everything going on in the world..figured it would be best to get some chickens to become more self sufficient..thanks for the video :)

[@smokingcrow1925]

My grandma just showed up at home yesterday with a baby chicken and I already love him ! I am taking care of him and your video was extremely helpful, thank you !

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

1 baby chicken needs a few friends.....remember a chicken isn't a cat or a dog..these animals are flock animals and handling them too much can kill them. You need a few more and a brooder setup or you'll most likely loose your chicken to illness. Google it...I'm telling ya the truth....nobody should ever sell anyone "a chick" that's why typically they sell them in a batch of 3 minimum

[@chasityrenee6729]

Our babies will be here next week. I've been watching all your videos on baby chicks and they've all been very helpful. We're so excited!

[@Julia-oq4xv]

I’m getting 8 baby chickens in August and this really helped

[@stu7604]

I raise chicks and the rocks in the waterer is a first rate idea! I always lose a couple because they get wet and die of hypothermia. Also, you must not have many varmints in NC. My first setup was exactly like yours... next morning 25 chicks were gone! I built a secure cage with hinged doors on top made out of 2x4s and chicken wire. I haven’t lost one since! Great video. I wish I had seen it a year ago! I would have had to learn so many hard lessons!

[@hanorabrennan8846]

You, young man, are a natural teacher! Like Justin Rhodes and family, these animals are safe. TFS.

[@corrie9762]

I thought you were serious at first about the aquarium thing 😂😂

[@deanrobinson711]

He got me with the aquarium thing as well.

[@JasonTate86]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@tumbledolphin2213]

Corrie 97 same

[@runnerbean1980]

😂😂😂😂

[@lottrn9163]

I know I was like, *what?* 😂😂😂

[@solobushman]

Just picked up 24 chicks this morning, thanks for the information. Just subbed.

[@laaberxim1091]

When I grow up I want to be a doctor but I also want to have a farm full of chickens and chicks it’s my dream..you really did inspire me I have 2 baby chicks but my mom will take them away from me when they become chickens since we don’t have a proper place to keep them. That’s why I want to have my own farm also because chickens are the cutest animals ever!! love from Mexico!

[@lily-maexdxoxo9940]

I’m buying 4 or 6 chicks today or tomorrow and I found this really helpful to set up for them

[@mollymichalak5130]

Am I the only one watching this while holding there chick? Also, great video! Found it very helpful!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad to help!

[@cloudymel271]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer can colored chicks live longer if they get rescued ? or is it true that they die anyway

[@yoitsdannyfatboi9975]

@@cloudymel271 unfortunately the dyeing process pushed all the toxic dye into their organs, so they will dye anyways too poisoning. sad things

[@yoitsdannyfatboi9975]

@@cloudymel271 I used to have two as a kid, until one died when my friend banged a spoon on ones head, and the other one died of loneliness

[@ivonnegrande9015]

I got 5 baby chicks! And a baby turkey!! This helped me and my dad we will love are chicks thank you

[@tonylama2012]

I just got my chickens yesterday. Iv been chicken everything. It feels like having a new born I guess. I'm working on second coop, I got heat lamps 🤣

[@drchrisfrykman7573]

😂😂😂. You totally got me with that aquarium comment and fish acclimation joke. LOL

[@paigesullivan4478]

I’m getting a little group of chicks in a couple of weeks and this helped out a lot! Thanks so much! I’m so excited!

[@Nigelainthere]

How r those lil birdys doing

[@_calamari_7976]

I have been doing lots of research for the past few months about these beautiful baby creatures, I do have all the materials and space and everything needed to give them an amazing life. Thank you for the information, I'll be getting my chicks tomorrow!

[@skylaraveryg9525]

I got chicks today this saved their lives thank u so much

[@MDCF1565]

Thank you for your time and information, I'm a new birdy dad, picked up 3 hens a month ago producing 3 eggs pr day in rotation for me, I just went to tractor supply for odds and ends and I couldn't pass the chick's... to cute, so I ended up getting 4 little baby birdies, I have a lot to learn, love your mellow approach to sharing your knowledge and looking forward to learning more from your channel. Take care and stay safe .... LGB U.S. FARMERS BUILT THIS GREAT LAND. and your knowledge is invaluable. Thank you.

[@falconfarms51]

I've been a follower for sometime now, your videos are very informative and never boring. You have a good personality and it shines across the screen. Keep up the good work.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks buddy

[@tovaschaefer607]

My kids and I learned a lot about what to do with our new baby chicks and really enjoyed your video. Thanks for all the info

[@ripleomittsandranchero.4738]

Thanks for the water tip! I’m planning to get a couple of baby chicks and I would’ve never knew! 🐣

[@Xnabiiee]

We are getting 105 chicks and this actually really helps thanks ima be giving u a big thumbs up

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Get some feed!! Get ready for some poop! lol

[@katiee315]

thanks!! i just got two new mallard ducks two amerucana's and two new blue laced red wing's this was very informative!!

[@lilliancouncil7317]

I know how to raise chicks but I like to watch other people just to see how they raise them. I have 6 chicks right now and the mom is raising them. She is such a good mom.

[@tasfiasimin7592]

None of my hens go broody, they not really the broody type so whenever I get chicks I raise them myself then add them to the flock

[@samianaz6158]

2:11 aww the chick falls asleep in ur hand it melted my heart 😍😍

[@maryamsiddique7443]

I actually got 3 chicks today and this was a huge help! Thanks!

[@robertharrell3217]

Nice job Josh. Always look forward to your videos, experience and insight. WOOOOOOO

[@materialgowrlll9]

I’m hatch about 15 chic right now and this is my first time so this is very helpful !!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackywaldon359]

Josh that was a great tutorial on raising baby chicks.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Jacky

[@tbhsai]

i unexpectedly got baby chicks and this actually really helps, thank you!

[@richtofenillingroth641]

Very insightful! Thank you very much. In this swath of YT info vids, it’s nice to receive all the info in one place and concisely.

[@donaldmiller8629]

I'm a little lucky as the Meyer Hatchery is less than an hour's drive from me. Almost instant gratification ! No waiting for the mail ! The last time that I was there , I purchased two extra chicks from the grab bin. That means , guess what you got ? One chick has grown to look much like the New Hampshires. The other chick does not look like any of my other chickens at all ! It also is the one with a name. I call it Oddball . And one other with a name. I thought that it was a Henrietta . But , "she" has turned out to be a Henry. So I have an Oddball and a Henry . I have four chicken breeds plus Oddball . Have a great day from Plum Brook Farm.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome

[@donaldmiller8629]

Greetings from Plum Brook Farm. The chickens are so much fun. A hoot every day ! I use mobile coops which I move every day. And the chickens also free range every day. At night I always have two chickens that refuse to go into the coop. Oddball and one of the Barred Rocks. Those "dumb " chickens are really good at evading capture ! So they usually spend the night roosting on TOP of the coop instead of inside. They will eventually learn because there is a really large Great Horned Owl around that likes a chicken dinner !

[@eddiewatling2895]

I do the exact same thing other than I only give them water for the first few hours. Only reason I do this is so I know they all find the water first before introducing food. Great video. Keep em coming

[@animalsandmore2860]

Hi! I have 6 chickens and 2 rooster, I’m getting rid of one rooster and getting more chickens! So far, my chicken had 3 eggs. One is gonna be a chick! 😋 I just found this video helpful! Thanks for your help!

[@zafirahmohammed9075]

Why do you get your chicks . Are you in trinidad

[@juliaroth1495]

My friend just left chickens on my step and I have no idea what to do so this is very helpful thanks king

[@RoyasCloset]

Love this video! I’ve been off grid almost a year and my landlord is coming home with chicks tonight! Thanks for this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurettahapke2778]

Great video, you didn't forget anything. I've had chickens for about 4 years now. Unfortunately, we got a roo last batch, a big ole Bramah who wakes me up by 5:00 every morning! Love your videos even tho we aren't homesteaders.

[@moeloi2176]

I'm getting 15 chicks tomorrow this was really helpful!

[@lukehall3486]

Moe Loi good luck with your new chicks! I have some videos on my channel that might help you

[@aholegardener6191]

Im sooo excited! Im about to get some chicks and i think i like it!!! (Wanted them for years!!)

[@jamieshields9521]

I can remember leaving baby chickens with mother hen in half rain tank Australian version like yours just tad bigger. Your set up is better with some great ideas, I enjoy vid👍

[@FarmVibes-Official]

Wow, this video really inspires me to start my own organic garden!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Go for it!

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

Looking forward to getting some chickens of our own. Thanks for the tips!

[@tasmiasuhel5663]

See my channel

[@120acrewood7]

Great video for those who don't know what they are doing to get started. Added it to my playlist for such people

[@AIHTube1]

Josh I appreciate your knowledge and expertise.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You are very welcome Darryl

[@sylviafoust9545]

Just got 14 chicks today. This was very helpful. I'm in North Carolina to!

[@nathansexoticfish849]

Hi I might want to get baby chickens and for the brooder could I maybe put like some wood caves for them to hid under like the ones you would get for a reptile or can I not do that?

[@bobross07]

Thanks for the video brother. We just grabbed us 6 black australorp to start our backyard coup. Love that subtle magpul shirt 😉.

[@lukehall3486]

All Things Manly Good Breed!! If you ever need to learn something on your journey, or need a refresher, I have some videos on my channel that might help you!

[@bobross07]

@@lukehall3486 I'm definitely surfing your channel as we speak, thanks!

[@robyns]

what to do if the other birds kept on pecking the other bird's leg. it is bleeding and idk what to do

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You need to separate that bird and put it with only one other bird....try and find one that's not yet figured out that "red color means food" or you will loose your chick....plain and simple.....keep the feeder full of food.....these are omnivores and will eat oneanother if they are hungry....you may still loose the chick......chickens have a way of weeding out the weak...I'm sorry to say...separate them asap!

[@robyns]

thank you very much!!! you sure are responsive, you gained a new subscriber !

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Take them out and whoop there ass. A belt will do the trick.

[@cloudymel271]

@@LambeauLeeeper XD its chicks maam not kids (XD)

[@kendylbassett5036]

Thank you this help me soooo much,I’m getting 4 chicks today for a animal day at my school and I didn’t know how to look after chicks,thanks again😊

[@aingeav497]

i picked up 3 ISA brown chicks from my local tractor supply, all egg layers. my mom’s always wanted to start a flock and so we’re going almost all mixed! this is a really good 101, we’re on week one and they’re doing okay, but i’m double checking everything we might need or want to implement!!

[@philcollin5891]

How's it going now? I'm trying to get a couple in a week, when tractor supply gets them

[@reesefisher2440]

Love my Isa Browns. . One of the best breeds! 🥰

[@goldenwyandottechickschick6487]

Just got 5 baby chicks helped lot thanks

[@allykat760]

Getting 7 chicks already got 5 rn this helps A LOT thx :)

[@djpedromixhouston]

i did learn a lot, got my chicks today, just refreshing about taking care of them.

[@danajohnson5773]

thank you im only nine and were getting chicks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Cool!

[@unknown_playz4200]

Dana Johnson cool

[@Deathtizity]

My stepfather has a lot of animals and he got 200 chicks a couple days ago and im gonna try help him out thanks for the video. Im an engineer and i love that i dont know this stuff its fun to learn something new everyday.

[@davidbates7429]

Hello. Found your channel today and I have a question. How different is it to raise chickens here in the Philippines than in the states. We retired here,my wife's home. We have purchased 2 farms. One has a lot of coconut, palm oil, mango and bananas. We are also putting in crops. Luckily we have lots of family help. The only for chickens and goats. Cows are hard here. Just subscribed and will be binge watching now. Have not been around chickens for years. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jovanasanchez8349]

my chicken just had chicks (first time I have chicks) and this video helped sooo much

[@johnbrandt5158]

What height tank would you recommend? I have a galvanized steel bucket that is about a foot tall. Would that size work?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

18-24 inches...1 foot is way to shallow....birds will jump out in a weeks time. Taller is better...you can just use plywood too...if you don't wanna spend all that money on a $100 tank. I've found the 100 gallon tarter farm and ranch tanks work best

[@itsyourmumsgf]

18 days to go until my six hatch!!!! Super excited so I'm reading up so I'm ready!!!

[@dueyfuckuey]

Just got 3 different kinds, 2 of each. Now I need a hat like yers to be a good chicken man!

[@monicarodriguez4087]

I have 31 chicks yesterday I need more vids like this!

[@bearfamilyfarm4434]

Have you ever tried those little warming plates for brooding? I'd be quite curious to hear your thoughts on those ... Thanks for the great video on raising chicks!

[@Zakgirlsfarm]

Bear Family Farm me too, seen them but never used them... what do you think?

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

I just got 8 baby chicks today from meyers, all 8 are active, alert, eating and drinking!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

great...now please don't be hard on yourself if you lose one or two...you can do everything right and still have some loss....it's normal so please be prepared mentally for the loss...maybe it won't happen...but have your heart prepared..it's not your fault if it happens

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer oh I’d be so sad. But I do understand that happens. These are my first chickens since I was a kid… where we had a whole bunch on a farm and don’t really remember too much besides getting them food and water and collecting the eggs. I actually have found that your videos have answered most if not all my questions so far!

[@katybutler4340]

This is really helpful! My chicks are hatching very soon!

[@conquestjosh6970]

Very simple well put together video! I am also here to learn about the Chick stage. I had chickens a couple years ago but they came fully grown. Thank you so much, will be subscribing!!!

[@TapRackTyler]

Thank you so much, this really helped me a lot.

[@SpartanLeora117]

Raised peafowl from day old chicks, but I'm still super nervous about getting chickens... This video helped. Thanks!

[@lukehall3486]

Ewie hey I have some videos on my channel that might help you with some refreshers! I am trying to build a fan base so it would mean a lot if you checked them out.

[@0ldManBama34]

can't wait to get some chicks someday! Love the channel and thanks for all the info. A lot of what you do reminds me of my childhood.

[@gulneem2112]

I just got 4 chicks and this helped Soo much thank you.

[@halieruppe1710]

Step 1 , Open box at ground level … some are able to hop out! Otherwise great video!

[@frankmulenga4575]

Thank you Josh I am from Zambia In Africa

[@lisarose166]

Thank you for the great tips and video! We have 29 eggs on day 15 of incubation, working on the brooder today. Will be back for more tips!

[@sachaandersen198]

This was really helpful for an assignment I had to do, thanks.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome...I'm glad ya learned something! Wooooo!!

[@krystalcha2791]

My dad got me a baby chick as a surprise and I wasn't too happy abt it. I have no idea how to take care of it and we cant leave it with my other adult chickens bc shes not their baby so they wouldn't care for it. Since its summer and where I live is usually around 75 to 80 degrees everyday she dosent get cold but she does at night. I have a heat light so I'll start using that tonight.thanks for the tips about the heat light!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

when folks do irresponsible stuff like giving someone a chick...or a baby rabbit or anything of the sort..it's morally wrong for the animal. Good luck with your chick...odds are a single chick alone will not make it...if you wanna do it justice get at least one more to go with it. Tell dad not to do that to ya again...birds are flock animals and need companionship other than people...if you handle them too much you risk harming them too. Sorry

[@jeffperry9274]

If a baby chick is cold they will chirp constantly

[@thefrog365]

Turn off ac

[@hairclipsfromheaven3809]

Thanks

[@robing9837]

good thing i ive in texas where its hotter each year lol

[@jeffperry9274]

@@robing9837 Depending on where you live in Texas :)

[@egogloryukaegbu950]

Really??? Thanks for the info.

[@mkblackbeauty2259]

Am getting chicks tomorrow so this has been very helpful

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

awesome!

[@bellakiefer7884]

what’s the minimum amount of chicks i should get? i want only two but i don’t know if that’s enough

[@sophiapri8321]

Bella Kiefer depends what state u live in what state do u live in?

[@emmieg3092]

sophia pri I live in ma how many should I get?

[@sophiapri8321]

Emmie G not sure search it up

[@emmieg3092]

sophia pri ok thanks

[@John-ir9tb]

About a dozen is good, that’s what I started with when I got my Quails and Chickens.

[@psychocrumbbalt]

Thank you! we have 8 beautiful sapphire gems and lavender orpingtons. this was very helpful!

[@marisnchz]

For me with 98 chicks at (This Area)

[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

Is this a re upload or just similar to one you did in the past?

[@zoe8619]

I'm getting 10 chicks soon, so excited!

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

Wait. Ive been scoopin the shavings out daily. Its ok to add on top? Lmao dammit

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Sure....wont' hurt a thing....then just dump them when ur done...now if the smell gets to ya...you might dump sooner

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I'll definitely try the layering cuz hey.. if i can save a little time in the day, yay! Tho right now they are in my living room so smell might very well be a factor. But I'll try it. Ty :)

[@sknerl]

Also if ya don’t mind the addition, we started using wood pellets which as they get wet, expand and absorb. Seems like they get a good footing. Nice to see the rock in the water. We used our wedding reception marbles. Made the mistake once to cover the whole tank one day as we were running to the cellar for tornado warning cause it was cold. Well...eh...hours later it was death. Smothered I figure. Lessons...

[@sknerl]

Also, a thought...I’m buying chick grit for the first time with thought of putting it in the water...like a win win..anyone try it? I have it and thought, it’s rock. Bad idea? No? Otherwise, I’ll just use rock this time around.

[@sunshinedoesit8272]

Thank you so much for your expertise and advice! I have 4 Delaware baby chicks I'm so excited!

[@jerrydixon2844]

We just picked up 10 chicks today We're starting small.. I just couldnt help myself a $1.00 a bird perfect price and the wife really wanted them

[@daughterofthemosthighgod863]

Hello sir. Where did you get your chicks please?

[@jerrydixon2844]

@@daughterofthemosthighgod863 they were on sale at Orschelns here in Arkansas

[@thelastpersonyouveeverwann4176]

You Should've bought a hen and then Borrowed a rooster free chicks

[@samarariveroll1282]

We just got 3 baby chicks. This was so very helpful. Thank you!! >.

[@hjcb01]

what a great informational video. Thank you

[@davem5370]

Great info. Thanks Josh. Like the feeder, using one like it for our chickens. No pooping where you eat!!

[@animesimoleons7615]

We've had chickens for a lomg time but never babies and I got 3 today and I'm watching this with them laying on my chest

[@CaylaJoBellard]

Dude, same!

[@haileyclarke4435]

Awww that's so cute

[@jamisonrayned.7052]

tiny days old chicks found on side of road.... thank you for this great info!!!!

[@ziploc53]

“Don’t want to roast these birds” But I love roasted chicken.

[@TheRealDrGreenbaum]

Not yet, at least!

[@barbaraevans4633]

Lol

[@groldan7597]

Bonus Tip: keep the chicks from this man

[@maita469]

well make them have baybies (for joke purposes)

[@therandomguy2896]

The chicks are cute to be honest this makes me excited because we're getting baby chicks as well thanks for the information by the way.

[@yvotyme]

Thank you! I have learned a lot!

[@mctao8828]

I have 19 chicks and this helped a lot

[@savannamiller44]

I just got 3 week old chicks Saturday, one died last night and the other two are doing just fine. They have good heat, clean water and food. What could have happened? This is my first time.

[@desireeespinosa3954]

What is your temp running at? Typically you want 90 to 95

[@driedmangoes]

Savanna one of mine died, we almost had her for year. She could’ve just been weak like mine 🤷‍♀️

[@shoergasheva8811]

IM getting 24 chicks in 2 months and starting a farm thank u !!!