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Baby Chick Care

How AquaStart helps Shipped Chicks and Poults

Customers sometimes notice green gel pearls in a turkey shipping box or receive a packet of AquaStart with their poultry order. AquaStart is there to help newly arrived chicks and poults get electrolyte-enriched hydration and find their feed during the first hours aft Read more

Should I Vaccinate for Marek's Disease and Coccidiosis?

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One of the most common questions we get from growers is whether or not they should opt for vaccination. We will explain the potential benefits, how vaccines work, as well as the importance of biosecurity to supplement vaccines. Read more

Your Handy Guide to Raising Turkey Poults

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Turkeys are great for the holiday season or a 4-H project, but young turkeys require some additional care in the brooder in order to thrive. Learn how to raise turkey poults the right way with this brooding blog. Read more

Your Guide to Raising Healthy Ducklings and Goslings

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Even if you have raised baby chicks before, brooding waterfowl comes with a different set of challenges. Read our waterfowl blog to learn more about housing, water management, and more. Read more

Why We Prefer Heat Lamps Over Brooder Plates

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Should you use a heat lamp or a brooder plate? It's a hot debate among poultry keepers! In this blog, we explain why heat lamps are our preferred method for keeping baby chicks warm. Read more

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Still want to learn more? Visit our poultry care page for an overview on day-old chick care. 

Day-Old Poultry Care

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Have a question? Check out our FAQ page, or contact us directly to learn more.

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With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, our team can help keep your flock healthy. We’d be glad to answer questions about raising poultry or offer advice about your current flock.

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