Brooder Care 101

Everything you need to know to raise healthy day-old chicks from hatch to hardening off

Pre-Arrival Checklist

Before your chicks arrive, make sure you have everything set up. Track your progress:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from our customers about brooder setup and early chick care

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Watch your chicks, not the thermometer. Behavior tells you everything.
  • •Keep a brooder journal. Track temps, feed consumption, and observations.
  • •Clean the brooder every 2-3 days to prevent disease and ammonia buildup.
  • •Handle chicks daily for socialization, but avoid excessive stress.
  • •Contact us anytime with questions—we love helping new chick parents!
Feathered Farm Co.

Small-batch, hand-raised day-old chicks — heritage purebreds, one-of-a-kind crosses, and a rainbow of egg colors. Every chick hatched with care.

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Text (509) 355-EGGS
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Local pickup & delivery — Spokane, WA area

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