Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking about raising baby chicks? Start here! This quick guide covers the essentials—from setting up a cozy brooder and keeping your chicks warm, to feeding them right and knowing when it’s time to move them outdoors. Raising chicks takes time and care, but with a little know-how (and a lot of love), you’ll be well on your way to happy, healthy hens. Ready to get started? Let’s hatch this plan together!

Yes - you can keep just one chicken, but the question is, should you? Keeping one chicken may sound like a great idea to us humans, but is it a good idea for the bird? When considering bringing a member of another species into our care, it is important to think about not just what makes us happy, but what is best for the animal as well. In the case of chickens, living in a flock with members of their own species is what their instincts are honed to expect, and that situation seems to be best for their well-being....