How to Purchase Chicks

When purchasing chicks, decide whether they'll be for meat, eggs, or both. If you're interested in hatching your own, see the related eHow "How to Hatch Chicks."

Things You'll Need

  • Chick Feeders
  • Chicken Coops
  • Chicken Waterers
  • Baby Chick Grit
  • Chicken Dusting Powder
  • Chicks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy chicks from a reliable source, such as a commercial hatchery.

    • 2

      Decide on the breed and sex. Chicks can be purchased as straight-run (meaning both males and females) or sexed, which will be a little more expensive.

    • 3

      Check with the hatchery about vaccinating the chicks for Marek's disease.

    • 4

      Notify your post office of the shipment of your chicks, and arrange to pick them up upon arrival.

    • 5

      Prepare an area for the chicks ahead of time.

    • 6

      Cull any dead or sick chicks immediately, and notify the company for a replacement or refund.