Farm Like a Lunatic with Joel Salatin
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Pastured Broilers Session 5: Receiving Chicks
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May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
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15:12Now PlayingAre you receiving your first batch of chicks? The first few hours after they arrive are the most critical, and any stress can set them back for their entire lives. Join Joel Salatin as he shares the essential process for successfully receiving day-old chicks from the hatchery in "Session 5 - Receiving Chicks". Learn how to prepare your brooder and triage common issues like dehydration and temperature extremes. Salatin emphasizes that the accelerated growth of chicks means every day is equivalent to a third of a year of human life.
Key Takeaways:
- Prioritize hatcheries based on the direct mail route to ensure chicks arrive in 24 hours, even if it's a farther distance.
- Provide a two-inch layer of fresh wood shavings over stirred bedding to prevent chicks from accessing old manure.
- Immediately introduce starter grit on top of the feed in shallow receiving trays, as chicks must penetrate the grit to get to the feed.
- Check on the chicks within one hour of placement, as even a few hours of stress can lead to lifelong issues like pneumonia or leg problems.
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