ADVERTISING FEATURE Mike's Chick Tips pring - Summer time is the start of pure Ocraziness in the poultry always important to be Whether you are a new or seasoned chick raiser, it's world, when seemingly prepared before the chicks everyday folk turn into crazed arrive at home. Here are some "chicken wranglers" with of Michael's top tips for the coming season: glazed eyes and a quest to Nursery conquer the chicken world. one small chick at a time. A brooder will be needed to house the day-old chicks. This can be as simple as a Michael Heaven, owner of North Canterbury Stockfeed, can appreciate the passion. "Koeping backyard chickens brings so much more reward cardboard box or a large plastic tub or container. For heating, the chicks will require a heat lamp because they can't regulate their own body temperature until they are fully feathered. and joy than the eggs they produce. For starters, there's that lovely distant cackle that The heat lamp should be brings a 'good ife' ambience to any backyard, " he says. placed at a height that prevents the chicks getting too cold - or becoming roast chickens! A starting point for a 100-watt heat lamp is about drinkers and sterise using a 20-30cm above the floor of Keeping chickens has been a tradition in the Heaven A nutritionally balanced diet How much space will depend family for more than 100 years, from Michael's great- solution of one part bleach to in the form of chick starter nine parts water. on the size of the breed the brooder. You will need to crumble is vital for the health of chicken. "For the most monitor the chicks for the first Because chicks are messy. of chicks and the longevity of flexibility. you can implement your laying flock. "A diet of 20 per cent protein should be considered essential, along great-grandtather therough few hours. the generations to now himself with a commercial flock of laying hens as part it is a good idea to cover the floor of your brooder with what we call the 1 by 3' rule. This gives one square metre Michael says the chicks behaviour is the best way to tell it they are comfortable. If they form a close huddle around the light of the bulb, they are too cold. If the chicks chicks should be removed form a ring around the light, they are too hot. Lower or raise the lamp until the chicks a 10 per cent bleach solution. are evenly dispersed. dried wood shavings. These are great for soaking up excess moisture spilt by the chicks. At least once a week, per bird inside the coop and of his successful animal feed with anticoccidial medication three square metres outside and pet supply business in Woodend. to protect your babies from the most common parasitie the coop." Michael says. from the brooder while it is disease, coccidiosis." Offering more space indoors, "We're the leading retail supplier of point-of-lay brown shaver pullets in North given a thorough clean using Once the chicks have outdoors or both will reached eight weeks old, they significantly reduce future can move onto Pullet Grower problems with bulying, egg Pellets until point of lay. whereupon Hi Protein Layer A steady supply of food and Canterbury, contributing over 15.000 shavers to the local region, As such, we're very pleased to announce 'Chick Days' has finally arived" Cleaning and maintenance water is also necessary. It Your day-old chicks will undoubtedly make a mess. Keeping the brooder clean should be a top priority for ensuring the health of your growing "peep" (as a group of contamination. chicks is known). eating and poor health, he adds. Happy chicken rearing! is best to use a chick-only drinker and feeder, says Michael, as these help keep the chicks out of their food and drink, thereby reducing Pellets should be introduced. *For chicks and all your Both types of foed are available at North Canterbury feed supplies, visit North Chick Days is an annual event at North Canterbury Stockfoed, where from Stockfeed. Canterbury Stockfeed on the Nutrition Nutrition is the bane of many many chick-rearers' existence, Michael says. Nonetheless, nutrition is key. "Try putting sand in your car's fuel tank and will be ready to start exploring Dam-1pm. For details, corner of State Highway 1 Housing It is never too earty to prepare and Chinnerys Rd, Woodend. your chicken coop because within 4-6 weeks the chicks Drinkers should be cleaned midlate-September until and refilled daily because many parasites and diseases The store is open weekdays Sam-6pm and Saturdays midsummer visitors to the Woodend store can find can spread quickly through contaminated water. Use a day-old chicks for sale in the chicken department. mild dish detergent to clean see how far you get." he notes. and will require a larger space. call 03 3100 444, |Cnr Chinnerys Road and SH1 Woodend www.northcanterburystockfeed.co.nz Phone 03 310 0444 North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies LUKE US ON Shopping hours - f facebook Animal Feed & Pet Supplies 9am to 6pm We are here Monday to Friday Your town and country feed store & 9am to 1pm Saturdays ADVERTISING FEATURE Mike's Chick Tips pring - Summer time is the start of pure Ocraziness in the poultry always important to be Whether you are a new or seasoned chick raiser, it's world, when seemingly prepared before the chicks everyday folk turn into crazed arrive at home. Here are some "chicken wranglers" with of Michael's top tips for the coming season: glazed eyes and a quest to Nursery conquer the chicken world. one small chick at a time. A brooder will be needed to house the day-old chicks. This can be as simple as a Michael Heaven, owner of North Canterbury Stockfeed, can appreciate the passion. "Koeping backyard chickens brings so much more reward cardboard box or a large plastic tub or container. For heating, the chicks will require a heat lamp because they can't regulate their own body temperature until they are fully feathered. and joy than the eggs they produce. For starters, there's that lovely distant cackle that The heat lamp should be brings a 'good ife' ambience to any backyard, " he says. placed at a height that prevents the chicks getting too cold - or becoming roast chickens! A starting point for a 100-watt heat lamp is about drinkers and sterise using a 20-30cm above the floor of Keeping chickens has been a tradition in the Heaven A nutritionally balanced diet How much space will depend family for more than 100 years, from Michael's great- solution of one part bleach to in the form of chick starter nine parts water. on the size of the breed the brooder. You will need to crumble is vital for the health of chicken. "For the most monitor the chicks for the first Because chicks are messy. of chicks and the longevity of flexibility. you can implement your laying flock. "A diet of 20 per cent protein should be considered essential, along great-grandtather therough few hours. the generations to now himself with a commercial flock of laying hens as part it is a good idea to cover the floor of your brooder with what we call the 1 by 3' rule. This gives one square metre Michael says the chicks behaviour is the best way to tell it they are comfortable. If they form a close huddle around the light of the bulb, they are too cold. If the chicks chicks should be removed form a ring around the light, they are too hot. Lower or raise the lamp until the chicks a 10 per cent bleach solution. are evenly dispersed. dried wood shavings. These are great for soaking up excess moisture spilt by the chicks. At least once a week, per bird inside the coop and of his successful animal feed with anticoccidial medication three square metres outside and pet supply business in Woodend. to protect your babies from the most common parasitie the coop." Michael says. from the brooder while it is disease, coccidiosis." Offering more space indoors, "We're the leading retail supplier of point-of-lay brown shaver pullets in North given a thorough clean using Once the chicks have outdoors or both will reached eight weeks old, they significantly reduce future can move onto Pullet Grower problems with bulying, egg Pellets until point of lay. whereupon Hi Protein Layer A steady supply of food and Canterbury, contributing over 15.000 shavers to the local region, As such, we're very pleased to announce 'Chick Days' has finally arived" Cleaning and maintenance water is also necessary. It Your day-old chicks will undoubtedly make a mess. Keeping the brooder clean should be a top priority for ensuring the health of your growing "peep" (as a group of contamination. chicks is known). eating and poor health, he adds. Happy chicken rearing! is best to use a chick-only drinker and feeder, says Michael, as these help keep the chicks out of their food and drink, thereby reducing Pellets should be introduced. *For chicks and all your Both types of foed are available at North Canterbury feed supplies, visit North Chick Days is an annual event at North Canterbury Stockfoed, where from Stockfeed. Canterbury Stockfeed on the Nutrition Nutrition is the bane of many many chick-rearers' existence, Michael says. Nonetheless, nutrition is key. "Try putting sand in your car's fuel tank and will be ready to start exploring Dam-1pm. For details, corner of State Highway 1 Housing It is never too earty to prepare and Chinnerys Rd, Woodend. your chicken coop because within 4-6 weeks the chicks Drinkers should be cleaned midlate-September until and refilled daily because many parasites and diseases The store is open weekdays Sam-6pm and Saturdays midsummer visitors to the Woodend store can find can spread quickly through contaminated water. Use a day-old chicks for sale in the chicken department. mild dish detergent to clean see how far you get." he notes. and will require a larger space. call 03 3100 444, |Cnr Chinnerys Road and SH1 Woodend www.northcanterburystockfeed.co.nz Phone 03 310 0444 North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies LUKE US ON Shopping hours - f facebook Animal Feed & Pet Supplies 9am to 6pm We are here Monday to Friday Your town and country feed store & 9am to 1pm Saturdays