Transitioning Chicks From the Brooder to the Coop

Courtesy of Wrangler Network contributor Scoop from the Coop

If you bought new baby chicks this spring, they might be getting close to ready to go from the brooder to the coop. Learn from Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart how to make the transition a successful one!

 

Helpful tips:

• Chicks should be fully feathered before transitioning
• Place chicks in metal dog crate for two weeks before moving to the coop
• Add water stations in hot weather
• Keep chicks on chick starter feed for 16 weeks