The majority of people who have or want chickens will, at some point, end up with chicks to care for. While chicks are fairly simple in terms of needs it is important to know how to give your new pets the best start to a healthy, happy life.

While there are hundreds of chicken breeds, care for the chicks is basically the same. Before you bring your chicks home (or hatch them out) you will need their space already set up. The place where you will raise your chicks for the first few weeks of life is called a brooder. A brooder is designed to be a safe and secure place for your chicks to grow without worry or risk of injury.