by Kristina Mercedes Urquhart
Timing is a critical piece in the puzzle of life. That’s never clearer than when we incubate, brood and raise young chicks. Nothing quite prepares you for the speed at which they grow; within 21 days, a simple fertile egg produces a living chick. Four weeks from hatching, they have real feathers and lots of sass. Twelve weeks further on, some breeds are sexually mature and might be laying their own eggs. Getting all the elements set up and in proper order for beginning this cycle is paramount. Let’s examine some of the other key points you need to know as you embark on raising chicks of your own.
1.Time It Right