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The Mt. Healthy Advantage A Tradition Since 1924
Mt. Healthy Hatcheries is a family-owned-and-operated business founded in the mid 1920s by Hugh ‘Chick’ O’Hara, originally a pipefitter by trade. He started by hatching just a few chicks in his basement for friends and neighbors. From those humble beginnings, Mt. Healthy Hatcheries has grown to produce millions of chicks, ducks, turkeys and game birds annually. Our Success has been achieved through old fashioned hard work, attention to detail and the use of the newest technologies in hatchery innovation. Our Mission is to fill every order with the healthiest and highest quality chicks possible. We feel no other company can offer you this quality, experience and service all at an affordable price.
Keeping It Healthy Keeping You Healthy Our Certifications • NPIP# 31-9 • Pullorum Typhoid Clean • Avian Influenza Clean
Mt. Healthy also voluntarily participates in the USDA’s Salmonella Monitoring Program.
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling live poultry or anything associated with your flock. Hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are unavailable. Adults should supervise hand washing for children. • Children younger than 5 years old, people with weak immune systems, or the elderly should not handle live chickens or other live fowl. • Live poultry should never enter your house, especially bathrooms, kitchens, or living areas where food and/or drink is served, stored, or prepared. • Live poultry should never be snuggled, kissed, or cuddled. For more information, visit www.mthealthy.com or www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/farm-animals/ backyardpoultry.html
Our Guarantee to You • 100% live arrival, full count on every order and 90% true to sex on pullet orders. We will replace poultry or refund the purchase price of any shipment or part thereof which is missing or in poor condition on arrival. For more information go to www.mthealthy.com
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This breed’s origin is shrouded in mystery. Some believe the birds were directly imported from China via ships; others believe they were bred within the US from other Asian breeds. Regardless of how - an enormous, stately, well-designed breed was born…or would it be hatched? Brahmas named after the Brahmaputra River which lies in the Himalayas - are colossal birds. They have loose and fluffy feathering that runs all the way down to their toes. Their sheer size, feathered shanks, and small pea combs allow them to thrive in cooler climates. Hens lay consistently throughout the winter. They’re calm, making them a great choice for backyard flocks.
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• Mature Weight 10 - 13 lbs • Average Layer • Very Broody • Cold Tolerant
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Plymouth Rocks are a hardy, old time, dual-purpose breed with a friendly, even temperament. These birds are physically large with meaty bodies, and hens are quite good layers.
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Don’t judge these birds by their immense size; they’re nicknamed Gentle Giants for a reason. This is a sweet-natured, personable chicken claimed to have a pet-like demeanor. They are colossal - capable of reaching 13 lbs. Hens have strong maternal instincts and often go broody. Their egg size parallels the body size - extra-large. This breed is a popular choice among slow-growing meat producers for its size. They are also popular with backyard beginners for their personalities. With such a diverse resume, Jersey Giants are sure to leave an impression on you.
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• Mature Weight 7.5 - 9.5 lbs • Very Good Layer • Occasionally Broody • Cold/Heat Tolerant
•M ature Weight 10 - 13 lbs • Average Layer • Cold/Heat Tolerant • Very Broody
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Did you know that chickens have better color vision than humans? Like humans, chickens have color vision, and are able to see red, green and blue light. However, what makes chicken vision unique from ours is that they are also able to see ultraviolet light, which are the colors you see when using a black light!
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When you think dark brown eggs, you think Marans. This breed originated from a French town named Marans. This breed has a V-shaped body that stands tall. These are large birds that lay a good number of eggs. However, their dual-purposed nature is not what they’re known for. They are prized for their rich, chocolate-colored eggs. This is an active breed that thrives in an environment where they can forage.
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Originating from Holland, this is a very cold - tolerant breed. They are a gorgeous burnt orange with thick black lacing throughout. With their calm and easygoing temperament, they are an excellent choice for your backyard. • Mature Weight 4 - 6 lbs • Mature Weight 6 - 7 lbs • Excellent Layer • Good Layer • Non-Broody • Occasionally Broody • Good Layer • Heat/Cold Tolerant
A Dutch breed known for its cold hardy, calm temperament. They are a curious and intelligent breed suited well for backyards. Welsummers have a single comb and have very different plumage from male to female.
Welbar The Welbar originated in Britain in 1941 when the Welsummer was crossed with the Barred Rock. They are active birds with a well built body, broad, long backs and a full, well-rounded breast. The wings are neatly tucked to their sides and the tail is tall, large and held high.Welbars are autosexing with the female chicks looking like Welsummer chicks and the males being lighter colored with a white dot on their heads.
• Mature Weight 5 - 7 lbs • Good Layer • Occasionally Broody • Heat/Cold Tolerant
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Australorps, also known as ‘the Australian Orpingtons’; are an incredibly popular breed, and justifiably. They are calm, quiet, and are very good brown egg layers. These heavy-bodied birds are desirable for their dual-purpose nature; roosters are quite heavy with white skin, making an excellent traditional meat bird. The high-producing Australorp hen will often go broody. With Australorps offering a productive, motherly hen and a large, well-mannered rooster, what more can you ask for? .• Mature Weight 6.5 - 8.5 lbs • Very Good Layer • Occasionally Broody • Dual-Purpose
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This is the bird you want in your flock if you’re a beginner. Orpingtons are known for their petlike, docile nature. They’re sizeable and curvy birds with loose, fluffy feathering. Orpingtons are easy to handle - in fact, they often enjoy it! Hens often go broody but are good layers of brown eggs. They make outstanding mothers. Being a heavy-bodied, white-skinned breed, the Orpington rooster makes a capable fryer.
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• Mature Weight 6.5 - 8.5 lbs •O ccasionally Broody • Good Layer • Cold Tolerant
Did you know that chickens can dream? Research has shown that chickens experience REM (rapid eye movement) while sleeping, meaning they can dream just like us! They also have a sleep phase that humans don’t experience called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, where one half of the brain is asleep and the other is awake. This means that chickens can sleep with one eye open, which is especially useful for looking out for predators.
More than just for looks, these functional birds have been a barnyard staple for generations. The name Wyandotte comes from the Native American tribe Wyandottes who occupied the surrounding areas of Lake Ontario – modern day New York and Ontario, Canada. Given the climate they were developed in – it’s no wonder this breed is so cold hardy. They have deep, wide bodies covered in dense, close-fitting feathers to keep them warm; they also sport a small rose comb that is less susceptible to frostbite. Hens are generally docile and a good layer of brown eggs. Roosters are sometimes aggressive - making good protectors. The modern Wyandotte is adaptable, can succeed in confinement or a free-range setting, and is often labeled a dual-purpose, sustainable breed.
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• Good Layer • Cold Tolerant • Mature Weight 6.5 - 8.5 lbs •O ccasionally Broody
Did you know that chickens have great memories? Chickens are able to recognize over 100 different faces, even after being separated for extended periods of time, highlighting their long-term memory capabilities. These faces don’t just include chickens, they can recognize the faces of humans too!
Hybrids & Sex-Links Amberlink
Golden Comet
After having been away from the US market Widely acclaimed where brown eggs are preferred – these are one of the for several years, she is back by popular finest brown egg layers. They demand. Mainly white with some brown mature early and are a quiet bird. feathers, the Amberlink has become Comets are quite robust and a favorite with her beautiful full brown can withstand the colder, nonegg color. We are one of the very few insulated laying houses. hatcheries in the country to offer this variety. • Mature Weight 4.5 - 5.5 lbs • Mature Weight 4.5 - 5.5 lbs • Excellent Layer • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Non-Broody •R hode Island Red x Rhode • Rhode Island White x Island White Rhode Island Red
Blue Rock
A wonderful addition to your flock, Blue Rocks are varied in color. They range from nearly lavender to black. This breed is color sexed, the blue barring on the roosters is unique and stunning. Blue Rocks are quite hardy and cold tolerant. • Mature Weight 6 - 7 lbs • Very Good Layer • Non-Broody • Barred Rock x Blue Andalusian
Cinnamon Queen Cinnamon Queens are prolific layers and are also hardy and good meat producers. They have a fast body growth rate compared to other hybrid chickens. Their friendly demeanor makes them wonderful birds to keep in your flock.
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• Mature Weight 5 - 6 lbs • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Silver Laced Wyandotte x Rhode Island Red
A breed that has proven its performance in the poultry world - this is your commercial brown egg layer. They are a smallframed bird that excels in feed-to-egg efficiency. They are an adaptable breed that can tolerate confinement or free-range and are steadfast producers. • Mature Weight 4 - 5 lbs • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Rhode Island White x Rhode Island Red
Columbian Rock Cross This robust, dual-purpose bird is known for its ability to efficiently produce eggs even in the coldest of climates. They have a calm disposition, making them a great choice for the family flock. • Mature Weight 6 - 7 lbs • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Rhode Island Red x Columbian Plymouth Rock
Black Sex Link
Black Sex Links are a barnyard staple. This breed is very much dual-purpose. Roosters carry a heavy body while hens are great egg producers. Females are solid black with reddish cast in the face, neck, and chest. Roosters resemble a Barred Rock. • Mature Weight 6 - 7 lbs • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Barred Rock x Rhode Island Red
Rhode Island Blue
Rhode Island Blues are a hybrid crossing two of the best heritage layers, resulting in blue, black, red and combination colored chicks. Rhode Island Blues are a medium-sized production bird. If you’re looking for a unique chicken that will out lay most - this is your breed. • Mature Weight 5 - 6 lbs • Very Good Layer • Non-Broody • Rhode Island Red x Blue Australorp
Other Popular Layers Production Red
Rhode Island Red
By utilizing crosses between New Hampshires and Rhode Island Reds, Production Reds were developed. Their coloring is similar to a Rhode Island but is not as consistent as they vary from light to dark red. Production Reds are one of our best producers of large brown eggs. • Mature Weight 6 - 7 lbs • Excellent Layer • Non-Broody • Heat/Cold Tolerant
If you are striving for peak egg production and still want a heavy bird with good market possibilities, these Reds are for you. A check of national egg laying contest records will reveal the superior egg laying qualities of this breed.
Buckeye
• Mature Weight 6.5 - 8.5 lbs • Excellent Layer • Occasionally Broody • Dual-Purpose
The Buckeye is the only breed developed by a woman accepted into the APA. They were named ‘Buckeye’ in honor of their creator Nettie Metcalf’s home state of Ohio. She succeeded in creating a winter hardy bird with a higher yield of thigh, wing, and breast meat.
New Hampshire
• Mature Weight 7 – 9 lbs • Good Layer • Typically Broody • Good Meat Producer
For outstanding vigor, size, uniform growth, early maturity, rapid full feathering, and large egg size, these moneymakers can’t be beaten. This fine strain produces large brown eggs with superior shell strength. They also have yellow skin, and upon processing, are free from dark pin feathers marks. •M ature Weight 6.5 - 8.5 lbs • Good Layer • Typically Broody • Dual-Purpose
Speckled Sussex
This rare and extremely attractive breed originated in Sussex County, England. When mature, their beautiful plumage is brownish red with feathers tipped in white. This variety combines beauty and utility which make them an excellent choice for both your backyard flock as well as a stunning show bird. • Mature Weight 7 - 9 lbs • Good Layer • Typically Broody • Dual-Purpose
Bielefelder
This breed was developed in Bielefeld, Germany, at the start of the 1970s. With many of the other chicken breeds, a lot of hysteria overtakes the reality of the chicken, but Bielefelders present true reason for the hype. They have big and meaty carcasses, are auto-sexing, have a gentle temperament, beautiful feathers, and lay large brown eggs.
• Mature Weight 9.5 - 12 lbs • Excellent Layer • Occasionally Broody • Dual-Purpose
American Bresse
The American Bresse is the US take on an iconic French breed of poultry. Bresse have large red combs, bright white feathers, and steel blue legs. These dual-purpose chickens are hardy, easy to raise and keep, active foragers, and have a great temperament. Bresse are in high demand because, like beef, they can have marbled meat. This chicken really tastes like no other and that’s why it’s known as the most delicious chicken ever.
• Mature Weight 5.5 - 7 lbs • Excellent Layer • Occasionally Broody • Dual-Purpose
White Egg Layers
White Leghorn
These chicks are bred for laying performance, high production, shell strength, egg size and feed efficiency. They are truly outstanding.
Brown Leghorn A spirited, stylish, active bird which is exceedingly hardy. It’s activity can even make it somewhat wild. They excel in a variety of conditions and housing systems.
• Mature Weight 4 - 6 lbs • Non-Broody • Egg Production • Excellent Layer
Blue & Green Layers Americana
Olive Egger
Also known as ‘Easter Eggers’ When it comes to appearance, Olive because of the variety of colors Eggers can be a wildcard. Although they lay. They come in many typically black, brown, or blue, they different colors and sizes and can be virtually any color and/or have a good disposition. Many of muff and beard combination. Our these birds have muffs or Olive Eggers are f1, meaning a first beards and all have full generation cross. tails. They are a great backyard bird but not • Mature Weight 5.5 - 7.5 lbs recommended for • Good Layer showing. • Non-Broody • Mature Weight 6.5 - 7.5 lbs • Non-Broody • Americana x Black Copper • Good Layer •H eat/Cold Tolerant Marans or Welsummer
So,what’s the deal with colored eggs?
Cream Legbar
Undoubtedly the most popular autosexing breed to date. This curious breed’s appearance varies between sexes. Roosters are a range of cream-and-slate-barring whereas the hen sports a small crest. She is two toned – largely silver with a toffee-colored breast. • Mature Weight 5.5 - 6.5 lbs • Average Layer • Non-Broody • Auto-Sex
Contrary to popular belief, eggshell color has no direct influence on nutritional value. In fact, all eggs start off white! A blue egg for example gets its color from oocyanin, which is delivered early in the formation process, therefore penetrates the whole shell. Brown eggs are colored from the compound protoporphyrin, which is added as the already formed shell passes through the oviduct. Because of the disparity of pigment delivery times, we can have green or olive egg shells – shells that have been exposed to both pigments!
Ayam Cemani
Also known as the ‘rarest chicken on earth’ the Ayam Cemani is truly an exquisite bird. They are intensely black from their feathers to their organs. Ayam Cemanis originated from Java, Indonesia within the village of ‘cemani’ where ‘ayam’ means ‘chicken’. They resemble a gamebird in shape, light and compact. Cemanis weigh only 4 - 5 lbs and lay cream-colored eggs. We are always striving for the best breed representation possible, however we cannot guarantee pigment distribution in Cemanis. Uneven distribution is normally manifested in white toes, stray white feather(s), and/or purple or red combs. We can’t promise Cemanis will grow out to perfect breed representation because perfectly black chicks can develop these flaws into adulthood. • Mature Weight 4 - 5 lbs • Moderate Layer
• Occasionally Broody • Black Skin, Comb, Beak, Tongue, Organs, etc.
Assortments Assorted Bantams SILVER DUCKWING OLD ENGLISH RED PYLE OLD ENGLISH BROWN OLD ENGLISH GOLDEN SEBRIGHT SILVER SEBRIGHT WHITE SILKIE MILLIE FLEUR D’UCCLE PORCELAIN D’UCCLE
All assortments are hatchery’s choice. We guarantee 3 or more breeds in your order.
Standard Breeds AMBERLINK BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK BLACK AUSTRALORP BLACK SEX LINK BROWN LEGHORN CINNAMON QUEEN GOLDEN COMET ISA BROWN NEW HAMPSHIRE RHODE ISLAND RED WHITE LEGHORN
Unique & Rare Breeds
Uniquely & Exceptionally Rare Breeds AMERICAN BRESSE BIELEFELDER BLACK LACED RED WYANDOTTE BLACK ORPINGTON BLUE AUSTRALORP BLUE JERSEY GIANT BLUE LACED GOLD WYANDOTTE BLUE LACED RED WYANDOTTE CHOCOLATE GOLD LACED ORPINGTON CHOCOLATE ORPINGTON CREAM LEGBAR
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BLACK JERSEY GIANT BLUE ROCK BUCKEYE
GOLDEN CUCKOO MARANS
BUFF BRAHMA BUFF ORPINGTON COLUMBIAN ROCK CROSS CUCKOO MARANS DARK BRAHMA
LAVENDER MARANS LAVENDER ORPINGTON LAVENDER WYANDOTTE RED ORPINGTON SPLASH AUSTRALORP SPLASH JERSEY GIANT
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GOLDEN LACED WYANDOTTE NOIR MARANS OLIVE EGGER PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCK RHODE ISLAND BLUE SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE SPECKLED SUSSEX WELBAR WELSUMMER
Meat Birds
Freedom Ranger Cornish X Rock Cross This slow-growing broiler is wellsuited for more natural - rearing methods, such as free-range or organic systems. They are active birds that enjoy being able to forage. Characteristics include yellow skin, shanks, and beaks along with mostly red feathering. A small percentage of Freedom Rangers can be tri-colored.
• Mature Weight 5 - 6 lbs •R earing Time 9 - 11 Weeks •H igher in Omega 3 and Lower in Saturated Fat • Sold only as Straight Run Vitamin Stress Pack
This product is an excellent combination of vitamins and electrolytes that will help combat leg weakness in your broilers. Although exceptionally helpful with meat birds, this product is beneficial for all poultry with the exception of ducklings. Our Vitamin Stress Pack will combat any potential dehydration from shipping. This 6oz package can be shipped in the same box as your chicks.
Orlopp Mammoth Bronze
Our Bronze are handsome, colorful birds that attract attention whenever they’re seen. They will not breed naturally and have a traditional taste.
Crossing of purebred Cornish and White Rock hens produces this fine broiler. Cornish Cross are the most popular, fastest growing and most efficient meat chicken on the market. They have large breast, thigh, and leg proportions. Their white feathers and yellow skin make for clean processing. We cannot overemphasize the importance of proper nutrition for successful results from our Cornish X Rock Cross chicks! The tremendous growth rate makes it absolutely essential to feed a broiler ration to this bird. We recommend a 23% protein starter ration for the first four weeks and a 20% protein grower ration for the remainder of the growing period. Because of the rapid weight gain of these chicks, we suggest a Vitamin Stress Pack. • Male Live Weight 8 - 9 lbs at 8 weeks • Female Live Weight 6 - 7 lbs at 8 weeks • Rearing Time 6 - 8 weeks • Performs Well in Confinement
Turkeys Artisan Gold
This rare black breed is smaller in size and slower growing. They thrive in a free-range environment where they can express their natural tendencies. They will not breed.
Broad Breasted White
Our most popular breed, whites are a compact bird with large breast proportions. They dress cleanly and have a conventional taste. They will not reproduce naturally.
• Male Live Weight 17 lbs at 16 weeks • Male Live Weight 30 lbs at 16 weeks • Male Live Weight 30 lbs at 16 weeks • Female Live Weight 21 lbs at 16 weeks • Female Live Weight 11.5 lbs at 16 weeks • Female Live Weight 21 lbs at 16 weeks • Gamey Flavor • Competitive Feed Conversion • Competitive Feed Conversion • Sold only as Straight Run • Sold only as Straight Run • Sold only as Straight Run
Ducklings
Black Swedish
Blue Swedish
If you’ve heard of Daffy Duck, then you are familiar with Black Swedish ducks! Black Swedish are good all-purpose birds. They are good layers, a little shy, but grow to a substantial mature weight and are excellent foragers. If you are looking for a duck that will do well in your backyard or on your small farm, Black Swedish may be a good choice for you. • Mature Weight 7 – 8 lbs • Rarely Broody • Calm • Good Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
Buff
The Buff or Buff Orpington was developed by the William Cook family who lived in the Orpington area of Kent, England in the early 1900s. It was developed as a multipurpose bird, with the ability to lay good quantities of eggs along with having the size and feather color to make a good roasting duck. • Mature Weight 7 – 8 lbs • Non-Broody • Calm • Good Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
First imported to the US from Pomerania in the 1800’s, Blue Swedish ducks have been around for a long time. Blue Swedish make a good “utility duck” that can provide eggs and meat, but they also make a beautiful addition to your flock. With that in mind, Blue Swedish make a great exhibition bird if that is what you are looking for! • Mature Weight 6 – 7.5 lbs • Broody • Calm • Good Layer • Sold only as Straight Run
Cayuga
The Cayuga breed is thought to have been developed from the wild Black Duck breed in the region of Lake Cayuga in New York. This makes it one of the few duck breeds originating in the United States. They are a very hardy duck and many of their eggs have varying degrees of gray in the shell color. On rare occasions they will lay a pure black egg. • Mature Weight 6.5 – 8 lbs • Broody • Calm • Good Layer • Sold only as Straight Run
Khaki Campbell
Khakis are considered one of the best dual-purpose ducks and are prolific layers. Drakes have greenish - bronze heads and backs. The rest of the plumage is a shade of khaki tan. Hens are efficient layers of large eggs. • Mature Weight 4 - 5 lbs • Seldom Broody • Active and Energetic • Excellent Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
Ducklings Mallard
Rouen
White Pekin
The Mallard Drake is one of the most beautifully colored of all waterfowl. Mallards fly, but will usually stay at home if fed regularly. They are a wild bird that generally avoids human contact. Hens make very good mothers.
The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck. Rouens are raised primarily for meat, exhibition, or as general purpose ducks. Since they are not prolific egg layers, Rouen ducks are most commonly bred for their meat.
White Pekins are ideal if you’re looking for a dual-purpose breed. They have a picturesque appearance and a docile temperament making them well suited for backyard flocks. Without restrictive feeding, they can grow to enormous sizes.
• Mature Weight 2 - 2.5 lbs • Very Broody • Flighty • Average Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
• Mature Weight 6 - 7.9 lbs • Broody • Too Heavy to Fly • Average Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
• Mature Weight 9 - 11 lbs • Non-Broody • Too Heavy to Fly • Very Good Layers • Sold only as Straight Run
Gamebirds
Gamebirds require special care; they’ll need a gamebird starter feed of 28% protein. They are also very fragile for the first 1-2 weeks – especially to the cold. They’ll need to be kept at 95-100°F during this time. See full care instructions at www.mthealthy.com/care
French Guinea
Guineas are fun, easy, and inexpensive to raise. Once started, they are excellent foragers, living on insects, seeds, and vegetation. They are super farmyard watchdogs, sounding an alarm anytime anything unusual occurs. They are purplish gray with small white spots.
Ringneck Pheasant
Pheasants can be a wonderful sport, hobby, or business. You will find they are a delicious delicacy for special dinner occasions. Watch them develop into beautiful mature birds in 16 to 18 weeks. They dress out at 2 lbs.
• Reproduces Easily • Low Maintenance • Mature Weight 2 - 2.5 lbs • Mature Weight 4 - 4.5 lbs • Does Not Tolerate Confinement • Sold only as Straight Run • Reproduces Easily
• Requires a Flight Pen • Sold only as Straight Run
Prepare Your Chicks for a Healthy Start Care and Brooding Instructions for Day Old Poultry
Containment and Temperature - Start with clean quarters. Chicks need to be kept at 100°F for the first 10 days. This is extremely important, so it is essential that you use a thermometer. Decrease the temperature by 5°F each week thereafter. The ideal temperature for a 6-week-old bird is 70°F. The most common source of heat is a 250-watt bulb. We recommend a barrier or draft guard be placed around your brooder lamp. This contains your birds and keeps young chicks within a reasonable amount of space (.5 sq ft / bird) thus keeping them closer to the heat source. When decreasing temperature always consider the behavior of your chicks - if they are constantly huddling, they are likely too cold. If they’re evenly dispersed, moving around and eating and drinking, they are comfortable. Litter - Provide a 2 to 4-inch depth of suitable litter. Pine shavings are ideal as they are absorbent, accessible and have enough texture for foot grip - yet too large to be eaten. Never use straw, newspaper, or any other slick surface as it could cause crippling leg issues. Food and Water - Chicks must always have fresh food and water. Feed a quality medicated starter feed for the first 6-8 weeks; then switch to a grower feed. Feed choice into adulthood will vary by breed, purpose, etc. You can scatter a fine grit over the feed. Chicks may need direction to feed and water initially; we recommend dipping each bird’s beak in the water upon unboxing. Water should be lukewarm. Feed and water should be placed at a midpoint between the heat source and the barrier. Supplements - We cannot stress enough the benefits of adding a Vitamin Stress Pack to your order. Most of the chick loss within or shortly after shipping is directly related to stress and dehydration. Our Vitamin Stress Pack is specifically formulated to stimulate water consumption and combat potential shipping stress.
www.mthealthy.com/safety Af ter you touch ducklings or chicks, wash your hands so you don’t get sick! •C ontact with live poultry (chicks, chickens, ducklings, ducks, geese, and turkeys) can be a source of human Salmonella infections. •S almonella germs can cause diarrheal illness in people that can be mild, severe, or even life-threatening. •C hicks, ducklings, and other live poultry can carry Salmonella germs and still appear healthy and clean. •S almonella germs are shed in their droppings and can easily contaminate their bodies and anything in the areas where birds live and roam.
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• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching live poultry or anything in the area where they live and roam. • Adults should supervise hand washing for young children. • If soap and water are not readily available, use hand sanitizer until you can wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. • Clean any equipment or materials associated with raising or caring for live poultry, such as cages, feed, and water containers, outside of the house.
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• Don’t let children younger than 5 years of age, elderly persons, or people with weak immune systems handle or touch chicks, ducklings, or other live poultry. • Don’t let live poultry inside the house, in bathrooms, or especially in areas where food and/or drink is prepared, served, or stored such as kitchens or outdoor patios. • Don’t snuggle or kiss the birds, touch your mouth, or eat or drink around live poultry.
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Bargain Chicks
Meat Makers - All Heavy Breeds. Breeds commonly used but not limited to are Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, Orpingtons, etc. These are NOT any type of Cornish. Typically all cockerels. 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20 ea. 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea. Please Note: No handling fees on Bargain Chicks except for the following states: AZ-CA-NM-NV-OR-WA. For these states please add an additional 50¢ per chick.