About this episode
In Part 2 of our series on best practices for brooding baby chicks, Rip Stalvey and Jeff Mattocks continue their discussion on creating the ideal environment for young chicks. This episode dives deep into important factors like adjusting brooder temperature, choosing the right protein levels for chick starter feed, managing amino acid intake, monitoring crop fill, preventing pasty butt, and why grit and probiotics can make a big difference in early chick health. Topics covered include: · How to fine-tune brooder temperature as chicks grow · Understanding protein and amino acid requirements for healthy growth · Practical feeding and watering tips for young chicks · How to use crop fill monitoring to gauge chick health and feeding success · The role of probiotics and using milk as a natural option · Brooder lighting and bedding management best practices · How to recognize signs of dehydration and respiratory issues early · Real-world advice from experienced poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks Whether you're raising a small backyard flock or preparing your next generation of breeding stock, this episode will give you actionable insights to help your chicks thrive. Visit www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com for show notes, bonus resources, and more expert poultry management tips. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Listen to the full podcast and connect with our community of poultry enthusiasts today! Hashtags #BroodingBasics #BabyChicks #BackyardChickens #ChickCareTips #HealthyChicks #ChickBrooderSetup #PoultryPodcast #BrooderManagement #ChickFeeding #ChickLighting #PoultryHealth #PreventPastyButt #SmallFlockSuccess #ChickBehavior #PoultryManagement #MonitorYourFlock #ChickenCare #BackyardPoultry #RaisingChickens #PoultryKeepersPodcast 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