How To Safely Introduce New Chicks to an Existing Flock baby chickens chick May 19, 2025

So, You’ve Raised Your Spring Chicks — Now What?

 

You raised the fluff balls, you cleaned the brooder, and now… you’ve got a flock of beautiful pullets and cockerels ready for the next step.

But how do you actually introduce them to the rest of your flock — without chaos?

Whether you’ve done th...

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Brooder basics for happy + healthy chicks baby chickens brooder chick health Mar 21, 2025

Raising chicks is one of the most rewarding parts of backyard chicken keeping—but your success starts long before those fluffy little feet hit the ground. A well-prepared brooder gives your chicks the best chance at growing into a strong, healthy flock.

Whether you’re a first-time chick parent or j...

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