by McMurray Staff | May 6, 2011 | Baby Chicks, Raising Chickens
[This series is a diary of our experience with raising chickens for our home flock. ] Chick Grit Today, we began adding some grit on top of the baby chicks’ food. The grit is made from small pieces of crushed granite. The chicks will eat some of the grit and...
by McMurray Staff | May 4, 2011 | Baby Chicks, Raising Chickens
[This series is a diary of our experience with raising chickens for our home flock. To see all articles in this series, please visit Home Flock Series.] Weather It seems like our cool/cold snap is over. It’s 72°F outside today with a light breeze, and the...
by McMurray Staff | May 27, 2010 | Baby Chicks
Water is essential for any living thing. When starting baby chicks, or any animal, providing water and food are the most important things to ensure their survival. Here are a few tips regarding that will help you get your new baby chicks off to a good start. Tap water...
