About this episode
In this episode, Rip Stalvey and Jeff Mattocks dive deep into best practices for brooding baby chicks . Whether you’re raising a small backyard flock or managing a large brooding setup, starting chicks off right is the key to developing healthy, productive birds. Topics covered include: · Brooder setup and spacing for chicks · Ideal brooding temperatures and how to manage heat sources · Expert feeding techniques, including using liver and egg for early nutrition · Choosing the best bedding materials (peat moss, pine shavings, and more) · Early growth benchmarks and why they matter · Natural approaches to support chick gut health · Real-world tips and live Q&A insights If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid common chick issues like pasty butt , prevent early mortality, or get your chicks off to a strong start, this is the episode for you. Plus, learn why observing chick behavior is one of the best tools you can use for brooding success! Visit www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com for more expert poultry care tips, show notes, and bonus content. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more poultry health, breeding, and nutrition episodes! #BroodingBasics #BabyChicks #BackyardChickens #HealthyChicks #PoultryPodcast #ChickCareTips #ChickBrooderSetup #BackyardPoultry #ChickFeeding #RaisingChicks #HomesteadChickens #PoultryHealth #PreventPastyButt #PoultryKeepersPodcast #PoultryEducation You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured