Raising chicks is infinitely easier than incubating eggs, but there is still much more to it than just plopping them in a coop. They need a toasty-warm mini-coop – a brooder – to nurture them into ...

This video shows how I release our quail from the brooder to the pen now that they are old enough and I describe the signs I look for when deciding the best time to do it. I have also uploaded another ...

On a small homestead, the most expensive mistake with spring chicks is not a fancy feeder or the wrong breed, it is bringing ...

Follow these plans from 1977 to build a DIY outdoor chicken brooder. Start your chicks outside and foraging safely to keep your own pasture-raised chicks. Right now — while the ground is covered with ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. I’ve always wanted to raise chickens, and this spring, I finally ...

Construct a raised poultry brooder with these simple brooder box plans. This chicken brooder DIY works well for any chicks or small poultry. I’ve used several homemade brooders for brooding and ...

Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...

If you're starting your turkey flock with day-old poults (baby turkeys), you may be wondering how to make sure they grow into healthy, happy adult turkeys. With some preparation and care, your baby ...