A complete list of items you will need to raise healthy baby chicks. You can get them in a complete starter kit or purchase the items separately. Once you decide you want to raise baby chicks you need to make sure you have these items before you hatch or purchase your chicks so that your chicks will be and stay healthy and happy.
List of things you need to take proper care of your baby chicks are:
Safe cage and play area
Your chicks need to have a warm, completely enclosed, well ventilated cage and play area. Caging your baby chicks will protect them from possible injuries or attacks from unsuspected predators. The cage or pen wire should be of a very fine gauge such as 1/4 inch hardware cloth to prevent the chicks from getting stuck between bars or wires if they try to get out and to prevent predators from getting in.
Starter feed
Starter feed is richer than regular feed and provides more vitamins and minerals which the chicks need to be healthy. Baby chicks grow fast and starter feed gives them the added nutritional boost needed to help them develop strong bones, skin, feathers, and a healthy immune system.
Electrolytes
Be sure to put electrolytes in your baby chicks water and make sure you use the right amounts by following the package directions to keep your baby chicks well hydrated.
Food and water
You need to provide a constant supply of starter feed or medicated starter feed and fresh clean water in very shallow water dishes. (Baby chicks will die quickly if they get cold or wet).
Bedding
We recommend that for the first 3-7 days of your chicks life that layers of paper towel be used in lieu of traditional bedding such as alfalfa hay, or pine bedding. (Do not newspaper as the ink could possibly harm your chicks). Pine bedding or alfalfa can be used from the second week of life on. (paper towels for chicks under 7 days old)
A heat lamp with a brooder guard
Heat Source
Your baby chicks need to be kept quite warm if you plan to keep them alive you need to have a brooder heat plate or heat lamp with a brooder guard placed far enough away so you not to get the chicks too hot or start anything on fire and it should be securely fasted with a chain in addition to the clamp that comes with them).
Thermometer
You will need to keep a close eye on the temperature inside your chick cage or pen to make sure the chicks are not over heated or too cold.
List of things you need to take proper care of your baby chicks are:
Safe cage and play area
Your chicks need to have a warm, completely enclosed, well ventilated cage and play area. Caging your baby chicks will protect them from possible injuries or attacks from unsuspected predators. The cage or pen wire should be of a very fine gauge such as 1/4 inch hardware cloth to prevent the chicks from getting stuck between bars or wires if they try to get out and to prevent predators from getting in.
Starter feed
Starter feed is richer than regular feed and provides more vitamins and minerals which the chicks need to be healthy. Baby chicks grow fast and starter feed gives them the added nutritional boost needed to help them develop strong bones, skin, feathers, and a healthy immune system.
Electrolytes
Be sure to put electrolytes in your baby chicks water and make sure you use the right amounts by following the package directions to keep your baby chicks well hydrated.
Food and water
You need to provide a constant supply of starter feed or medicated starter feed and fresh clean water in very shallow water dishes. (Baby chicks will die quickly if they get cold or wet).
Bedding
We recommend that for the first 3-7 days of your chicks life that layers of paper towel be used in lieu of traditional bedding such as alfalfa hay, or pine bedding. (Do not newspaper as the ink could possibly harm your chicks). Pine bedding or alfalfa can be used from the second week of life on. (paper towels for chicks under 7 days old)
A heat lamp with a brooder guard
Heat Source
Your baby chicks need to be kept quite warm if you plan to keep them alive you need to have a brooder heat plate or heat lamp with a brooder guard placed far enough away so you not to get the chicks too hot or start anything on fire and it should be securely fasted with a chain in addition to the clamp that comes with them).
Thermometer
You will need to keep a close eye on the temperature inside your chick cage or pen to make sure the chicks are not over heated or too cold.
