Purchasing Chicks for Backyard Flocks – Frequently Asked Questions

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Publication Date: December 2024 | Publication Number: az2094-2024 | View PDF

If you’re considering backyard or hobby poultry-keeping, it’s natural to have a lot of questions about purchasing and raising chicks to be healthy, productive hens. This guide will answer some of the most frequent questions that arise before you buy your first chicks and covers some essential information about general chicken raising needs, acquiring chicks and some key terminology.