Ultimate Guide: Setting Up the Perfect Brooder for Baby Chicks

[@christinariggs896]

I use a childs Pack N Play & a Producers Pride brooder/heat plate. Holds a lot of chicks, very easy to clean, & stores well(very little space) when not in use. I use an old baby gate on top when they start to be able to jump out.

[@theBakersonafewacres]

9:41 " don't want to run a-fowl of the law" 😅 I see what you did there 😂

[@justinmorgan3271]

I have an idea on a series you could make that would help thousands of people. Try maximizing a 2 acre plot with chickens, pigs and 1 cow ( if possible ). A plot the size of a football field and try maximizing it production. I know multiple people that watch this show and have between 2 to 3 acres. Maybe it'll be fun for you to try to achieve it and would help thousands of people.

[@brendahoffer5534]

I have 14 Barred Rock pullets in my bedroom lol! Bought them from Cackle Hatchery and everyone arrived in 2 days safe and sound!

[@Beps128]

I love Cackle Hatchery!! I've only ordered from them and McMurray's.

[@DrtERotinBasstrd]

We need to send you to DC to tell all those politicians that a male is a male and a female is a female. lmao.

[@janetmcnutt4994]

I am getting 3. Only because the farm store has a minimum. Looking to make them pets as they graze for bugs and eat table scraps. Also the fertilizer will be a big help.

[@jamesjessee4064]

Nice video grew up on a farm 🙋‍♂️👍❤️

[@braydencaldwell258]

Nice vid

[@jmank121]

I appreciate the in depth guide

[@bryanpearce4440]

Good video.

[@BaliFoodTreePlanter]

When can I begin to feed 10% dried or fresh greens to my Day 1-Day 56 chicks?

[@scottdunn7369]

Do you have a link for who you get your Heat lamps that you use.

[@dms8585]

What is the temperature they need to have when you first bring them home

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I got some new chicks this year from Tractor Supply, they are called Wellrunner, a dual purpose breed, but trying to reseach them online...no information!

[@puzzledhopp]

Does anyone know if Ross is a decent layer breed?

[@kylanve]

What kind of lights are those?

[@scottjones7279]

What kind of heat lamp are you using?

[@danmo43]

What will you do with them after about 4 weeks? My 13 5-week olds are coming out of the refrigerator box. It is covered, though. The sparring is getting old.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We’ll move them into a small portable coop and let them get some age and size on them before they eventually go in with the big birds.

[@southernyankeeprepper]

Do you need probiotics for the water?

[@scottneedham9765]

👍

[@DoubleQz]

In VA, where I live we can have 6 female chicks.

[@jamiehicks8229]

Thanks Chuck for all your knowledge...one question...how much apple cider vinegar are you putting into the drinker...you said not to much but how much is not to much...lol...thank you!!!

[@jamesw.3491]

I use one tablespoon per gallon.

[@jamiehicks8229]

@@jamesw.3491 Thank you...I'm wanting to take the plunge and do this but I don't want any wrongful harm done because of the lack of not knowing on my part...I appreciate all helpful knowledge...

[@papaszem44]

First? :D

[@melaibatestil645]

Wow.......😮 I love your place sir it's very beautiful and a lot of chicks and chickens❤😊