So You're Getting Chicks!
Use this checklist to make sure you’re ready!
o Draft-free coop or other housing such as a dog crate or stock tank, cleaned and disinfected.
o Brooder or heat lamps (red bulb type, if needed) set to 95 deg F for first week.
o Thermometer to keep track of temperature in the brooding area.
o Dry litter, pine shavings preferred, 4 or more inches on clean floor.
o Feeders and waterers, cleaned and disinfected.
o Fresh Feed, appropriate for age and type of bird like Agway Starter Grower
It is best to be prepared at least 2 days before the chicks arrive. For detailed information on how to set up your brooder, check out our Agway Chick care guide.
From the:
SMALL POULTRY FLOCK OWNER CHECKLIST
Michael J. Darre, Ph.D., P.A.S.
Department of Animal Science
University of Connecticut
3636 Horsebarn Road Extension Unit 4040
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4040
Telephone: (860) 486-2413
Facsimile: (860) 486-4375
