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Chicken Support Insights - Episode 23: Spring Chick Season: What You Should Have Ready Before the Box Arrives

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Bringing home mail-order chicks starts long before the box arrives at your door. In this episode of Chicken Insights Support Podcast, Tina and Nikki break down what your brooder setup actually needs before chicks arrive, and why preparation during those first few hours matters so much for long-term flock success.

From brooder temperature and bedding choices to warm water and proper heat sources, this episode focuses on the small setup details that can make a major difference during the first week. Tina and Nikki also explain why shipped…

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