Posted by Grange Co-op on 31st Aug 2015
Baby Pheasants, Chukar, and Quail require a brooder temperature of approximately 95 degrees for the first week, dropping approximately 5 degrees every 3 days or so until the end of the brooding period. They will feather out quickly, so they do not require as much heat as chickens and turkeys. Watch them closely to see if they are comfortable: if they cluster under the lamp, they are too cold; if they stay far away, drop their wings and pant, t… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 29th Aug 2015
Baby Ducks (Ducklings) and Baby Geese (Goslings) are fairly easy to raise, if you follow a few simple steps.
The most important thing that many people do not know is that ducks and geese should NEVER have medicated feed. The best thing to feed baby ducks and baby geese is a 21% "non medicated" starter feed. Grange Co-op offers Purina® Gamebird & Turkey Startena® (
1718485) or Rogue Nature's Harmony Organic Chick Starter (10OCS-40OCS… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 28th Aug 2015
Baby Turkeys (turkey poults) are fairly easy to raise, if you follow a few simple steps.
Turkey poults love heat. They will be happiest if you keep their brooder temperature at 95-100 degrees for the first week, then lower the temperature by about 5 degrees per week until they are fully feathered, approximately 6-8 weeks old. They will still appreciate a
heat lamp at night for a few weeks after this period if the nights are cool. You can… Read more