4. How to Raise Baby Chicks
Queren King Orozco Senior Producer of Video & Events • Mother Earth News, Queren King
From the time you have chicks to when they’re transferred to the coop, there’s a lot to consider. In this workshop Queren King-Orozco shows you the essentials of setting up your chick feeders and brooder and basic care tips. Get the confidence to raise healthy poultry you’ve been looking for!
Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below:
- An 18-minute video by Queren King-Orozco.
- A PDF “handout” to get you started.
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