Issue #63, March 14, 2017

I'm Feeding My Chicks Sprouts

My chickens are growing! They're two weeks old and so cute that I had to share a picture of at least one of them; that's a blue cochin chick. Along with that cutie, I also have some brown egg layers and a few exotic chicks just for fun.

And because I want my chicks to be the healthiest they can be, I'm growing wheat sprouts and introducing them into my chicks' diet. Sprouts are one of the best forms of nutrition around. It turns out that seeds have a ton of nutrition inside that are only unlocked when you start to sprout them.

Not only that, but growing sprouts are a good way to cut down on your feed bill. Because sprouts are more nutrient dense, your chicks get full faster with the best kind of nutrition.

So if you plan on raising chicks this spring, or if you have a full-grown flock, add sprouts to their diet, for healthier chickens and better eggs and meat. You can learn more about sprouting here.

Best of all, chickens can be raised in the city as well as the country. They're gentle, good with children and hardy. So order your chicks or get from your local feed supply store. You won't regret it.

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