Chicken Support Insights - Episode 20: 5 Spring Chick Mistakes That Cause Early Losses

Valley Hatchery Podcast · Apr 15, 2026 · 7m · transcript

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Bringing home chicks in the spring feels straightforward, but small mistakes in those first few days can quickly lead to bigger problems. In this episode of Chicken Support Insights, Connie and Tina break down five common mistakes that often lead to early chick losses, especially for beginners.

Before your chicks even arrive, have you fully prepared your brooder, temperature, and daily care routine to support them from the moment they get there?

If you want to dive deeper on chick care, brooder setup, and avoiding common early losses, you…