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The Age-Old Question: Hen or Roo?
One of the daily questions I get is, 'Is my chick a hen or roo?'. While I try to answer inquiries as quickly as possible, it can sometimes be difficult to determine, especially depending on your chick's age. Sexing young chickens can be tricky—especially when dealing with our unique breeds that are all not sexable at hatch. I recommend not trying to sex your grow-outs until at least 3 month of age, as some individual chicks or grow outs can have occasional traits that trick
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Brooder Basics: How to Care for Chicks in Their First 6 Weeks
Your step-by-step guide to raising healthy, happy chicks from day one Bringing home baby chicks is an exciting (and adorable) start to your chicken-keeping journey. But those fluffy little chicks need the right care in their first few weeks to grow into strong, thriving hens or roosters. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about brooder care—from day one through week six. Setting Up Your Brooder A brooder is what we refer to as the chicks’ living spac
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