How to build a chicken coop
When your chicks are about 6 weeks old, they are ready to head to the coop. Though you won’t need a coop right away, it’s always good to plan ahead. Watch this video to learn which type of Coopitecture™ is best for you.
Feed Greatness
Baby Steps
Chicks grow fast, and each stage of development brings new milestones. These age-specific tips will help you provide the care and nutrition they need to excel at every step.
0-3 Weeks
Caring for Baby Chicks
Discover how to keep your baby chicks healthy and happy during their early days, from feeding tips to creating a comfortable brooder environment.
4-5 Weeks
Growing Stronger Every Day
Learn how to manage pecking order, identify males and females and adjust feeders and waterers as your chicks mature.
6-8 Weeks
Preparing for the Coop
Help your chicks adjust to life outside the brooder with guidance on moving to the coop and supporting their rapid growth.
Resources every new chick parent needs
You're not a mother hen, so it's natural to have questions about how to raise chicks, ducklings, goslings and other poultry. These resources have everything you need to give your fluffy ones the best possible start.
- Steps on How to Start Raising Chickens
- Raising Ducks and Geese: Breeds, Feed and Fun Facts
- Questions to Ask When Picking Up New Chicks
- Caring for Baby Chicks: What to Do Once They Arrive
- Six Milestones of Chicken Growth Stages
- How to Feed Laying Hens for Organic Eggs
Stock up today
Visit your local retailer or shop online to stock up on the nutrition your young ones need.
Find the right feed for your baby birds
Purina® feeds are designed to support every stage of your flock's growth. With quality, research-backed nutrition you can feel confident you're giving your birds the start they need for a happy and healthy life..
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Can I raise chickens in my area?
So, you’re ready to get chickens? Awesome! Before you bring chicks home: make sure they’re allowed where you live. Talk with your city representatives to find out your chicken ordinances and local laws. Then, share the good news with your neighbors! -
Choosing a chicken breed
There are dozens of different chicken breeds – from fancy feathers to productive egg-layers and from heat-tolerant birds to family-friendly breeds. In this video, we give you tips for picking your perfect poultry pal. -
Setting up your chicks’ first home
Once you decide to raise chickens, the next step is a lot of fun: Setting up your chicks’ new home! Arrange your brooder in advance so your chicks have a comfortable, clean and safe place to call their own. -
Welcoming home your new chicks
After bringing your chicks home, focus on three core elements: warmth, water and feed. In this video, we tell you everything you need to help your new feathered friends start off strong. -
What to feed baby chicks
Early nutrition sets the stage for long-term health and happiness, so be sure to start your chicks strong. Choose a complete starter feed that matches your flock goals. For a mixed flock, feed Purina® Flock Raiser. For layer chicks, feed Purina® Start & Grow. For organic chicks, choose Purina® Organic Starter-Grower. -
How to build a chicken coop
When your chicks are about 6 weeks old, they are ready to head to the coop. Though you won’t need a coop right away, it’s always good to plan ahead. Watch this video to learn which type of Coopitecture™ is best for you.