Spring is here, and across the country, backyard flock owners are gearing up for the season. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or bringing home your very first birds, spring is chick season. Chances are, you’ve already heard the buzz around TSC Chick Days. These seasonal events at Tractor Supply stores introduce millions of Americans […]
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How to Introduce New Chickens to Your Flock
Spring is right around the corner. That means new life and new baby chicks are hatching! Who doesn’t love to add new chicks to their backyard flock? Although exciting, introducing new chicks to an existing flock requires patience and careful planning to minimize stress and aggression. Our Backyard Boost® team loves new chicks as much […]
How To Prepare for Chick Days
Chick days are coming. With the price of eggs, you’ve decided to invest in some of these cute little protein-producing fuzz balls. But you will need more than just a few baby chicks to start your new backyard farming venture. Like any animal-raising operation, you will need shelter, nutrition, health and love. That’s why the Backyard […]
Chick Days are Fast Approaching: Your Starter Guide for Baby Chicks
American novelist Paul Theroux once said, “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” If you are an avid backyard chicken collector, winter is also a great season to start preparing for baby chicks to arrive on chick days. Although it might seem a little early, depending on your geographic location, baby chicks will soon […]