Baby Chicks - Beginner's Guide

What you need to do the day you get them, how to set up the brooder, basic chick care, and how to order chicks.

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[larryr.johnson]

We had several flocks, extremely easy to care for, minimal maintenance and the kids got a great experience with them.

[garyhovey]

There’s something about receiving new chicks that seems to make everyone smile. Great daily videos! I used your seed starter video to start 4 trays of seeds, thanks for the step-by-step!

[JudithAlbrecht-tr]

Excellent info for beginners, thanks! We liked your honesty and concern for success for all chicks and chick farmers!

[GardeningintheNorth]

We have ordered 20 chicks for the spring, this video was helpful. Thanks

[kensmapleleafretirement]

I love baby chicks. They are so cute. I have a couple dozen on order for the beginning of June. Too cold here to get them earlier in Atlantic Canada. I have kept layers many times over the years, but the ones I have coming are Broilers/Meat Kings. TTYL Thanks..

[caitlinmyers]

Thanks for the info! I'm going to get my first round of chicks soon, and this video was super helpful!

[seedylee]

perfect, we're trying to get everything set up. our local hatchery is on back-order, so we have time. thanks for guiding the rookies :)

[spincoach]

Josh, I helped raise chickens before and would have liked to see a short primer on types of feed like Starter, Grower, Layer, etc. I think it is important to know long each cycle is. Great video. Love this series!

[nubiansoaps]

Good morning, Josh. I forwarded your video to a friend who is thinking about getting chicks. Thanks for the info.

[OldReddingFarm]

spring clamp over the heat lamp clamp is a great idea

[agrarianarc]

As always, great content Josh. Clear and concise.

[elaines]

In my suburban small lot home my local code allows up to 12 chicks, must have a square ft of space each, but no roosters allowed. Check your own governing codes before buying.

[michaelapproved]

Farmers must be studs. They get all the cute chicks. :)

[SunshineCountryChickens]

Baby chicks are so cute! I just got Lavender Ameraucana chicks this week 💜💜💜 New subscriber!

[junegoguen]

Thanks so much. Just the info I needed. Didn't drag it out. Got to the point.

[LB-skvl]

Dang, I thought I was early😁. Were getting more chicks this year. Raised some a few years back and learned alot with a trial run.

[Iplaylikeagirl]

Thank you for the information I might get chickens so I
Wanted to see this if you get chicjes

[raNnb]

Hey! Love your videos! We're currently building a Chick Shaw and are wondering about the 1" hardware cloth on the "floor"...I know it's for easier cleaning - the poo falls thru...BUT I've read that weasels can fit thru anything greater than 7/8". Idaho has weasels...just trying to be proactive prior to our build! Thank you!

[janisnelson]

Thanks for the great video Josh! Your a great chick Dad!

[ptrain]

We are about to have our first set of chicks in May. We are making it a surprise for our kids. You mentioned something in the video about just adding a layer of wood shavings on top of the ones they already pooped on etc. So when do you clean out the old shavings and give them fresh? I hear people talking changing out the shavings regularly, but it sounds like you don't but rather just add another layer on top.