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🐣 The Best Way to Receive Your Newly Hatched Chicks
Hale Malu Farms Guide for Healthy, Happy Starts
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Bringing home newly hatched chicks is one of the most exciting parts of raising poultry—but it’s also one of the most important moments for their survival and long-term health.
Whether you’re receiving chicks from a hatchery or picking them up locally, how you handle them in the first 24 hours makes all the difference.
Here’s how to do it the right way.
📦 1. Be Ready BEFORE Your Chicks Arrive
Your brooder should already be set up and running at least 24 hours in advance.
What you need ready:
Heat source (95°F for week one)
Clean bedding (pine shavings recommended)
Fresh water (with electrolytes if possible)
Chick starter feed
👉 Never wait until chicks arrive to set this up
🔥 2. Temperature is Everything
Chicks cannot regulate their body temperature.
Ideal starting temp:
Week 1: 95°F
Lower 5°F each week after
Watch your chicks:
Huddling = too cold
Spreading far away = too hot
Even movement = perfect
📬 3. Open the Box Immediately
When your chicks arrive:
Open the box right away
Check for active, alert chicks
Remove them gently
👉 They’ve been through stress—time matters
💧 4. FIRST PRIORITY: WATER
Before feeding, give water.
Important step:
Gently dip each chick’s beak into water so they learn to drink.
You can add:
Electrolytes
Sugar water (temporary boost)
🌾 5. Introduce Feed
Once they’ve had water:
Provide chick starter feed
Sprinkle some on paper towel for easy access
👉 This helps them start eating quickly
🛑 6. Watch for Weak Chicks
Not every chick arrives strong.
Look for:
Lethargy
Weak standing
Not drinking
👉 Separate and give:
Extra warmth
Electrolytes
🧼 7. Keep It Clean & Low Stress
First few days:
Avoid handling too much
Keep brooder dry
Maintain airflow without drafts
🐔 8. Daily Check Routine
Every day:
Check water levels
Refill feed
Monitor temperature
Observe behavior
👉 Your eyes are your best tool
🌱 Final Thoughts from Hale Malu Farms
Healthy chicks come from good preparation, proper warmth, and immediate care.
At Hale Malu Farms, we believe every chick deserves the strongest possible start—because today’s chick is tomorrow’s flock.