A Complete Guide to Raising Healthy Chickens: From Chicks to Free-Range
Are you thinking about raising chickens? Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your chicken-keeping skills, the first few months of a chick's life are crucial for developing healthy, robust poultry. Let me share some tried-and-true methods that have helped me raise multiple generations of happy, healthy chickens. The Critical First Three Weeks The journey begins with proper temperature control. For newly hatched chicks, maintaining the right temperature is literally a matter of life and death. Start with 95°F (35°C) during the first week, and gradually reduce it each week afterward. I've found that an indoor maternity setup works…