For the first eight weeks, young chicks live in a chicken brooder. While there are brooders for sale, such as this one from Farm Innovators , there's really no need to spend money on one.

The brooder needs to be out of the elements so the chicks are warm, dry and safe from nighttime predators. A barn, garage or your living room are all fine options. You can also place the brooder ...

The rule of thumb for overhead heat-lamp brooders is that one 250-watt heat lamp can handle 75 chicks at 50 degrees. If temperatures are lower than that, subtract one chick for every degree below 50 .

The new, day old baby chicks have arrived!! Elaina shares her journey of picking up her first set of baby chicks. There were several things she took into consideration when initially choosing the ...

Students study chicken life cycle, design brooders … and wait Orchards Elementary School first-graders keeping close watch on 14 eggs in an incubator in exercise in project-based learning ...