Getting baby chicks this spring? I have many tips for you

[Poka_Doodle]

Okay, I do know this is a little early but some hatcherys start at the end of January. So, I figured I would start this thread for those of you getting chicks to answer your questions, post tips about later when they move to a coop, and for you to post pictures.
It would help if you posted the breed of chick if possible or if it is a meat or egg chick.
I personally might have some Bantam chicks, and will have meat birds this summer to sell County Fair.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I thought of getting some meat birds this Spring; do you have any tips on the best ways to raise them?

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Yeah. After they are a week old only allowing for 12 hours of the food being in their pen

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Ok! Thanks!

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Yeah, np. I will let you know of any other if I think of it

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Cool! Thanks!

 

[Poka_Doodle]

I need to order mine, but have heard they are "easy" that is a 4H term for something you can raise and show with only a few hours of work put in

 

[Poka_Doodle]

I sent an email out over the weekend about a couple of breeds but haven't heard back yet. I got an incubator for Christmas so will likely be hatching the eggs. I might let the elementary school hatch them and then I would raise them, I'll see about it.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Oh cool!!

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Thanks. I might order some show egg layers too