{"title":"Day Old Chicks","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eDay-Old Chick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–1 day old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, soft down feathers, delicate body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eCare Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs a brooder with a heat lamp (around 95°F \/ 35°C at first, reducing gradually)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter feed (high protein to support rapid growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, clean water accessible at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be safe from drafts, predators, and moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eGrowth Stages Around It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1227\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"719\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"738\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAge Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eKey Points\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"823\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eDay-Old Chick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e0–1 day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eJust hatched, needs warmth, starter feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"903\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eChick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e1–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eRapid growth, developing feathers, still needs heat early on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1004\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eGrower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e6–14 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eMostly feathered, growing quickly, on grower feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1097\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eStarted Pullet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e15–22 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eFully feathered, almost ready to lay eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1177\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eHen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e1 year+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eAdult, laying eggs regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eKey Points About Day-Old Chicks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThey are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003every fragile\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring careful temperature control and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eProper care at this stage is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003ecritical for healthy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e into grower chicks and pullets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eMany people skip this stage by buying \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003estarted pullets\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are already independent and nearly ready to lay eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/chelseyschickens.com\/collections\/day-old-chickens.oembed","provider":"Chelsey's Chickens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}