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Backyard Chickens For Beginners
If you’re ready to raise your own chickens, ducks or other poultry, this guide is for you. Perhaps you want truly fresh eggs or healthy, flavorful meat. Maybe you want the chance to teach your children how animals grow. Or maybe you simply enjoy watching these beautiful birds from your back porch. Regardless, you’ll find this guide full of information on bird selection, safe handling practices, chicken coops, eggs and more.
Before you begin, we recommend to first, check for local ordinances and with your HDA/HOA if applicable to understand any restrictions before making any commitment to building a backyard flock.
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Selecting the Right Breed
Poultry breeds come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and uses.
For Meat Production Chickens raised for meat are combinations of many breeds that result in desirable growth and carcass traits. • Cornish Rock Cross • Rapid growth, reaching 4 to 6 pounds by
6 to 8 weeks of age • Excellent feed conversion (the pounds of feed needed
to attain 1 pound of weight is quite low which allows them to reach market weight with less feed input)
For Egg Production Chickens raised for their egg production ability. • White Leghorn hybrids – Optimal egg production,
the most efficient bird at converting feed to eggs • Rhode Island Reds, ISA Browns and Andalusians –
Good egg layers that add a splash of color to your flock • Ameraucana hybrids, the “Easter Egg Chicken” –
Known for their light blue, green and even pink eggshells
For Dual-Purpose Production These birds produce fewer eggs than Leghorn hybrids, and are less meaty than Cornish Rock crosses, but they do well serving the dual purpose of providing meat and eggs for your family. • Plymouth Rock, Sussex, Buff Orpingtons or
sex-linked hybrids – This class of birds includes many breeds in a variety of colors and patterns, making for a colorful, eye-pleasing flock
For Show or Ornamental There are a multitude of unusual, exotic-looking breeds that are fun to show or simply own as unique livestock. • The Silkie, the White Crested Polish or Japanese
Bantam – Display a wide variety of personalities, colors, patterns, plumage styles and comb types. Many standard breeds are also available as bantams, which are smaller and require less space.
Be sure to thoroughly research the needs of individual breeds before purchasing them. Some have very specific environmental needs and may not mix well with the average backyard flock.
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Preparing a Space for Your Chicks
Before you bring them home: • Thoroughly clean and disinfect the brooding area
and equipment several days in advance, which allows everything to dry completely. Dampness is a mortal enemy to chicks, resulting in chilling and encouraging disease such as coccidiosis.
• When the premises are dry, place 4 to 6 inches of dry bedding material such as wood shavings on the floor. Do not use cedar shavings, as the fumes can be harmful to chicks.
• You should not house your chickens in your home.
Once they are home, you must keep them warm, dry, fed and watered.
Warming: • Small numbers of chicks can be warmed adequately
with heat lamps placed about 20 inches above the litter surface. Brooding area should be 90º-95ºF for the first two weeks and then reduced five degrees each week until chicks are a month old.
• Chicks that huddle under the lamp are too cold. Chicks that sprawl along the brooder guard are too hot. Chicks happily milling around all portions of the brooder area are comfortable.
• Monitor temperature with a thermometer at the level of the chicks.
Feed and Water:• Have plenty of fresh feed and water on hand when
the chicks arrive. Use at least two one-quart waterers or one one-gallon waterer for every 25 to 50 chicks.
• New chicks should be given only water for the first hour before having access to feed. Dip the beaks of all the chicks into the water to help them locate it. Also put some pro-biotic in the water to help the chicks get through the stress of transport.
• Position feeders and waterers along the edges of the comfort zone to:
• Keep the water and feed from being overheated. • Help keep water and feed cleaner, because chicks
milling and sleeping under the warmth source often scatter bedding and feces.
• Encourage the chicks to move around.
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• Waterers should be emptied, scrubbed, rinsed and refilled daily.
• Remove wet litter around waterers as often as possible. Dampness encourages disease and parasite transmission. The drier the premises, the healthier and happier the chicks.
Feeding Routine: • Day 1 — Use clean egg cartons, shallow pans or
simple squares of paper with small piles of feed. • Day 2 — Add proper feeders to the pens. • A few days later — remove the messy papers, pans or
egg flats once chicks have learned to eat from feeders.• As birds grow, the feeders — and waterers — should
be adjusted to the height of the back of a standing bird. This will help prevent contamination and minimize wastage.
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Your Chicken Coop
When building your coop, consider where it will be located on your property and how you’ll access the chickens or gather eggs. Some owners repurpose old sheds or kennels, while others build elaborate coops.
There is also a great selection of pre-made coops available online at TractorSupply.com/Coops, some of which are mobile.
Whether you build or buy, keep these features in mind: • Easy to clean • Protection from the weather and predators (essential!) • Good ventilation • Adequate drainage • Indoor nests for egg laying • Continuous access to clean water • Room to roam: chickens love to stretch their wings and
move around. Crowded chickens will exhibit negative behaviors such as feather-picking and egg-eating.
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Here is a sample coop image for inspiration.
Coop designs vary dramatically. For recommended space allotments for different birds at different ages, see page 18.
You can find a variety of coop styles and sizesavailable at: TractorSupply.com/Coops
48"
FRONT VIEW
12" X 12" opening-bottom should be acouple inchesabove floor
feederwaterer
translucent corrugated roofing
36"
64"
There will be a 1-1/2" openingwhere the roof meets the top ofthe walls in the front and backfor ventilation.
66"hinged door-optional if coopis within secure area or connected to a run
48"
attach 2" x 4" cleat for egg box assembly support
cut opening in wall of coop 2" less than outsidedimension of egg boxes
SIDE VIEWroosts- 1-1/2 " dowels spaced12" apart - 36" longSecure roost ladder at top
egg boxes
hinge top
hinge backdrops downfor cleaning
feeder
1/2 plywood roof sheathing
17"
12"
12"
14"
60"
Roof may be built separately and completed assembly then set onto coop and attached at each upright.
34"
36"
secure roof to frame from insidethrough top of uprights
The above coop design is for inspiration. Please consult with a skilled carpenter or structural engineer who can adapt the design to be used
for your own safe and functional coop.
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Purina® Flock Raiser® Poultry FeedAn ideal choice for starting chickens, ducks and geese and for adult non-laying poultry • Vegetarian formula (formulated with no added
animal proteins or animal fats)• The extra energy your chicks need to keep the
growing going• Prebiotics and probiotics to support immune
and digestive health• A balanced and simple diet made from freshly-
ground North American grains
Purina® Layena® Pellets and Crumbles Poultry FeedOptimum nutrition for healthy birds and nutritious eggs• Includes Oyster Strong™ System, calcium, manganese
and other trace minerals to support strong shells (may supplement diet with additional oyster shells)
• Supports immune health with added prebiotics and probiotics
• A balanced diet made from freshly-ground North American grains
• Vegetarian formula (no added animal proteins or animal fats)
WEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
A balanced and complete diet for all stages of lifePurina® Premium Poultry Feeds are formulated to support immunity and digestive health with added prebiotics and probiotics.
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Feeding DirectionsWEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
WEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
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WEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
Purina® Layena® Plus Omega-3 Poultry FeedOptimum nutrition for healthy birds and wholesome, nutritious eggs• Includes Oyster Strong™ System, calcium, manganese
and other trace minerals to support strong shells (may supplement diet with additional oyster shells)
• Eggs contain 250 mg Omega-3 vs. only 50 mg in a store-bought egg*
• Supports immune health with added prebiotics and probiotics
• A balanced diet made from freshly-ground North American grains
• Enhanced with vitamin E for healthy birds and wholesome eggs
• Vegetarian formula without added antibiotics
WEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
WEEKS OF AGE
CHICKENS FOR EGG LAYING
• Backyard egg producers• Free-range & confined• Show and ornamentals
BACKYARD FLOCK INCLUDING DUCKS AND GEESE
• Backyard Flock, meatbirds• Free-range & confined chickens, ducks & geese
FREE-RANGE AND CONFINED TURKEYS
TYPES OF BIRDS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plus omega-3
Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Premium Poultry Feed free-choice continuously as the sole diet from hatch until 18 weeks of age or until your first egg and then switch to Purina® Layena® Premium Poultry Feed. Please consult the feed tag sewn onto the bag for specific feeding instructions. Purina® Flock Raiser® Premium Poultry Feed is for starting and growing chicks and for the maintenance of adult non-laying birds.
Purina® Start & Grow®
Purina® Flock Raiser®
Purina® Flock Raiser®Purina® Game Bird& Turkey Startena®
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
orPurina® Layena® Plus Omega-3
Purina® Layena®
A list of Purina products can be found at: PurinaMills.com/Chicken-Feed
* When fed a diet of Layena® Plus Omega-3 exclusively for at least 3 weeks. Based on large egg (56 g). Results may vary with factors such as total diet and hen health. A typical store bought egg contains 50 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids per large egg (USDA: National Nutrient Base).
(For chickens only)
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Feeding Your Birds
Just as human nutritional needs change from infancy to adulthood, our backyard birds need essential nutrients as they grow from chick to pullet to hen or rooster.
To help your flock thrive, select a complete chicken feed that is formulated specifically for its age, species or stage of production. Once you determine the complete feed you need, feed no less than 90 percent of the diet as the complete feed to help prevent essential nutrients from being diluted by snacks or treats.
Layer chicks The first feed you provide your chicks can fuel their long-term growth potential. As babies, chicks grow and develop almost every day — an exhilarating time for flock owners. Support development by providing a complete starter feed that is formulated to include everything the baby chicks need, such as DuMOR Poultry Chick Starter/Grower, from day one through week 18.
Be sure not to transition layer chicks to a layer diet before 18 weeks of age, because extra calcium in the feed can cause permanent kidney damage and even death.
Meat birds and mixed flocksBroiler chicks have considerably higher nutrient requirements than layer chicks due to their extremely fast rate of growth and much greater muscle mass, so it is important to supply them with a high-energy feed that has at least 20 percent protein. Flocks containing a mixture of species and even ages can be optimally fed with one feed as long as you choose the right product.
Laying hensWhen hens begin laying eggs, they require additional nutrients. Because laying eggs is a full-time job for hens, they should be fed a consistent and complete diet that offers all of the nutrients they need.
The biggest difference between a starter and a layer feed is calcium. Egg production requires very high levels of calcium to support strong eggshells, which are formed in a surprisingly short time. For this reason, provide a complete layer feed fortified with calcium, like DuMOR Poultry Layer Feed.
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Birds in moltAfter egg-laying season, hens often stop laying eggs, lose their feathers and proceed to grow new ones. This period, known as molt, is a healthy process, replenishing energy to the hen and producing a vibrant new set of feathers.
Feather regrowth requires good quality protein, but not great amounts of calcium, so during molt, switch laying hens from a calcium-rich complete feed to a complete feed higher in protein.
If feeding a mixed flock of molting and laying hens, be sure to supplement the diet with oyster shells, free-choice, to help the laying hens meet calcium requirements.
Once hens return to egg-laying, gradually transition back to a complete layer feed, like DuMOR Poultry Layer Feed, to help them continue producing nutritious eggs for your family.
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Raising Ducks
Ducks have different needs than chickens. These quick tips can help keep them healthy and safe.
NOTE: Most domestic ducks cannot fly or migrate and should never be released into the wild or in public areas. Most ducks sold at TSC are domestic ducks.
Feeding Baby Ducks• Never feed ducks without water. Water helps get food
down and cleans beak vents. Always give baby ducks access to water for at least an hour before feeding.
• We recommend chick starter with 20 percent protein for the first 10 weeks, switching to a 15 percent grower weeks 10-18, and a 16 percent layer after 18 weeks.
• Ducklings have no teeth but appreciate finely chopped fruits, vegetables or greens. Small insects and worms make good treats, as well.
Shelter• Ducks need housing that is safe from predators and
the elements, but they also need shelter to provide quiet and seclusion.
• The shelter should be well-ventilated and large enough that your ducks can fully expand their wings and groom.
Water• Ducklings need a ready source of clean water.
Chick fountains are recommended.• Ducklings will play in water, making a mess.
Be sure to clean it often.
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• Water should be no more than ¼-inch deep. Make sure ducklings can easily escape the water. Baby ducks love to play in water but can easily drown if they tire.
• Ducklings don’t produce waterproofing oil until 4 weeks of age. In the wild, mothers apply it. Swimming your ducks too early can result in death from chill or even drowning from fatigue.
Flight• Most commercially grown ducks are too large to
maintain flight and will stay around a good source of food, water and shelter.
• Straight run ducks at TSC can include a mix of breeds. Be advised migrating species such as Mallard may be included. Once adult, these may or may not take up permanent residence.
Eggs• A duck egg can be used for anything a chicken
egg would, but take size differences into account for recipes.
• Besides being larger, duck eggs have thicker whites and proportionately larger yolks than chicken eggs. Overcooking will render them rubbery.
• Many prefer duck eggs for baking, believing they help cakes to rise and stay risen while the high fat content adds richness and flavor.
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Egg Production
Healthy pullets (young female chickens) will begin laying eggs at about 18 to 20 weeks of age and will reach peak production at about 30 weeks. Chickens lay their whole lives but it is the first 3 years when they are most productive.
It is not necessary for a rooster to be present for egg laying to begin, but without a rooster, all eggs will be unfertilized, which means do not expect any chicks.
Eggs are laid with a protective coating, which helps keep bacteria out. It is best if this is not disturbed. Excessive washing can force bacteria through pores in the shell and into the egg, greatly reducing its chance for successful incubation and hatching.
Once hens begin laying eggs, be sure to gather eggs at least in the morning and in the evening. This helps to keep the eggs cleaner and reduces chances for eggs to get cracked by hen traffic in the nests. Egg cracks — which are not always visible to the naked eye — can allow bacteria to enter the egg. If eggs are washed, never use cold water, always use warm to deter bacteria from entering the eggshell through its pores.
Provide light for at least 17 hours per day to sustain strong egg productions. Without supplemental light, they will naturally stop laying eggs when daylight drops below 12 hours per day due to a hormonal response in the hen that is triggered by light.
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For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit CDC.gov
Safe Handling Practices
If you raise poultry, chances are pretty good that the Salmonella bacteria is lurking around.
Live baby poultry can carry Salmonella and still appear healthy, but can spread the germs to people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Young children, in particular, are at risk for being exposed to Salmonella because they’re drawn to baby chicks or ducklings and will hold, cuddle or kiss the birds. They can also pick up the germs by touching things where the bird lives, such as cages or feed and water bowls and then putting their fingers or other items into their mouths, as young children are prone to do.
Salmonella is especially dangerous to young children because their immune systems are still developing, according to the CDC.
These guidelines should help protect you and your family:
• Wash your hands well with soap and water when you touch live poultry or anything in their area.
• Make sure young children wash their hands thoroughly.• Don’t let children younger than 5 (or anyone with a
weak immune system) handle or touch live poultry.• Don’t let live poultry inside the house, in bathrooms
or especially in areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.
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Sanitation and Biosecurity
While you cannot keep your poultry premises as clean as a hospital, you can certainly practice good, preventive sanitation and reduce the chances of disease or parasites.
Sanitation• Remove manure, old feed and wet litter at least
once a day. • Periodically remove all organic matter from every
surface birds are exposed to (floor, walls, feeders, etc.) and clean with warm water and an appropriate cleanser.
• Carefully read the directions for each cleaning agent: some do not kill certain organisms, and some may release fumes harmful to your birds.
• Allow the premises to dry thoroughly before replacing equipment and bedding. A dry environment is a healthy environment.
• Dampness greatly decreases the insulating capacity of litter, so your birds will be more susceptible to cold. Cold birds are stressed birds, and stress contributes to disease susceptibility.
• Parasites, especially coccidia, flourish in damp surroundings, as do viruses and bacteria.
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• Lice and mites can make your birds miserable. Treat birds and litter with a dusting powder like diatomaceous earth, and use poultry-safe insecticides on buildings, roosts and other equipment.
• Inspect the vents on your birds regularly — this is the easiest place to spot external parasites. The vent is the outside opening of the cloaca, from which eggs are produced and droppings emitted.
• Store feed in metal containers with tightly fitting lids to keep out rodents and wild birds and their droppings.
Biosecurity• Be sure your hen house is secure from rodents and
other predators and disease carriers. • Avoid unnecessary traffic between flocks to limit
transmission of diseases. • Never bring new adult birds into your flock or onto
your premises. Even adult birds that appear healthy can be carriers of serious diseases. If you acquire new birds, quarantine them for at least 30 days until your veterinarian has tested them and approved their addition to your flock.
• Always care for your regular flock before tending quarantined birds, and clean your boots and clothes before returning to your flock.
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Due to Spring volumes, prebooking orders for special order chicks will be
fulfilled in May after our in-store event.
BUILDING YOUR FLOCK IS EASY AS 1. 2. 3.
PICK THE EXACT BIRDS YOU WANT
WITH OUR SPECIAL ORDER PROGRAM.
Backyard Flock Starter CHECKLIST
General Equipment and Supplies Needed
■ Safe, clean, draft-free chicken coop, room or building
■ Heated brooder lamps
■ Bedding such as: pine shavings, chopped straw, oat hulls or coarse ground cobs
■ Brooder guard
■ Feeders
■ Waterers
■ Sanitizing solution
■ Cleaning brushes
■ Rake
■ Pitchfork or shovel (for large areas)
■ Egg cartons or shallow pans
■ 420-450 LM LED bulbs
■ High-quality, natural feed
■ Thermometer
All the necessary equipment and supplies can be obtained from your local Tractor Supply store.
Space Requirements The chart below lists recommended space allotments for different birds at different ages. Space requirements increase with age and size and can be affected by the availability of outdoor runs as well as by temperature (for instance, the birds need more space when it is hot).
Age Square feet of floor space per chick
Hatch to 2 weeks 0.5
2 to 6 weeks 1.0 to 3.0
6 weeks to older 6.0 to 10.0
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Due to Spring volumes, prebooking orders for special order chicks will be
fulfilled in May after our in-store event.
1. Review and select your birds.2. Return completed order form to your store.3. Pick up your birds at your local post office.
BUILDING YOUR FLOCK IS EASY AS 1. 2. 3.
PICK THE EXACT BIRDS YOU WANT
WITH OUR SPECIAL ORDER PROGRAM.
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PRODUCTION LAYER PULLET LY01PL E VH L-XL W/B Y Y
PRODUCTION BROILER UNSEXED BR01SR M M M-L B Y N
AMERAUCANA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH01SR CH01PL M/E M L BL Y Y Y Y
ANCONA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH02SR CH02PL E M M-L W Y Y
BANTAMS UNSEXED CH03SR O M S W/B Y Y Y
BLACK AUSTRALORP UNSEXED PULLETS
CH04SR CH04PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y
JERSEY GIANT UNSEXED PULLETS
CH05SR CH05PL M/E M M-L B Y Y Y BK
BLACK MINORCA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH06SR CH06PL E H L W Y Y
ANDALUSIAN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH07SR CH07PL M/E H M BL Y Y
BRAHMA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH08SR CH08PL M/E M M-L B Y Y Y BF, DK, LT
BUFF ORPINGTON UNSEXED PULLETS
CH09SR CH09PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y
COCHINS UNSEXED PULLETS
CH10SR CH10PL M/O M L B Y Y Y AS, BD, BK, BL, BF,
PR, WT, SL
CORNISH UNSEXED PULLETS
CH11SR CH11PL M L S-M B Y Y N DK, BF, WR
DELAWARE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH12SR CH12PL M/E M L-XL B Y Y Y Y
DOMINIQUE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH13SR CH13PL M/E VH M-L B Y Y Y
HAMBURG UNSEXED PULLETS
CH14SR CH14PL E M M W Y Y GS, SS
LAKENVELDER UNSEXED PULLETS
CH15SR CH15PL E M M W Y Y Y GD, SV
LANGSHAN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH16SR CH16PL M/E M L B Y Y Y Y BK, BL
LEGHORN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH17SR CH17PL E VH L W Y Y Y BD, BN, SV, WT
CUCKOO MARANS UNSEXED PULLETS
CH18SR CH18PL M/E M L DB Y Y Y Y
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH19SR CH19PL M/E M L-XL RD Y Y Y Y
PHOENIX UNSEXED CH20SR O L S-M W Y Y GD, SV, WT
PLYMOUTH ROCK UNSEXED PULLETS
CH21SR CH21PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y BD, BF, PR, WT
RHODE ISLAND RED UNSEXED PULLETS
CH22SR CH22PL M/E H L-XL B Y Y Y Y RD, WT
RUSSIAN ORLOFF UNSEXED PULLETS
CH23SR CH23PL O M M B Y Y Y
SICILIAN BUTTERCUP UNSEXED PULLETS
CH24SR CH24PL E M M W Y Y
SILKIE (BANTAM) UNSEXED CH25SR O L S W Y Y Y Y AS, BF, BL, BK, WT
SPECKLED SUSSEX UNSEXED PULLETS
CH26SR CH26PL M/E H M B Y Y Y Y
TURKEN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH27SR CH27PL M/E H L B Y Y Y
WELSUMMER UNSEXED PULLETS
CH28SR CH28PL M/E M L B Y Y Y
WYANDOTTE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH29SR CH29PL M/E M L B Y Y Y Y BK, BL, BF, GL, SL
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PRODUCTION LAYER PULLET LY01PL E VH L-XL W/B Y Y
PRODUCTION BROILER UNSEXED BR01SR M M M-L B Y N
AMERAUCANA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH01SR CH01PL M/E M L BL Y Y Y Y
ANCONA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH02SR CH02PL E M M-L W Y Y
BANTAMS UNSEXED CH03SR O M S W/B Y Y Y
BLACK AUSTRALORP UNSEXED PULLETS
CH04SR CH04PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y
JERSEY GIANT UNSEXED PULLETS
CH05SR CH05PL M/E M M-L B Y Y Y BK
BLACK MINORCA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH06SR CH06PL E H L W Y Y
ANDALUSIAN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH07SR CH07PL M/E H M BL Y Y
BRAHMA UNSEXED PULLETS
CH08SR CH08PL M/E M M-L B Y Y Y BF, DK, LT
BUFF ORPINGTON UNSEXED PULLETS
CH09SR CH09PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y
COCHINS UNSEXED PULLETS
CH10SR CH10PL M/O M L B Y Y Y AS, BD, BK, BL, BF,
PR, WT, SL
CORNISH UNSEXED PULLETS
CH11SR CH11PL M L S-M B Y Y N DK, BF, WR
DELAWARE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH12SR CH12PL M/E M L-XL B Y Y Y Y
DOMINIQUE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH13SR CH13PL M/E VH M-L B Y Y Y
HAMBURG UNSEXED PULLETS
CH14SR CH14PL E M M W Y Y GS, SS
LAKENVELDER UNSEXED PULLETS
CH15SR CH15PL E M M W Y Y Y GD, SV
LANGSHAN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH16SR CH16PL M/E M L B Y Y Y Y BK, BL
LEGHORN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH17SR CH17PL E VH L W Y Y Y BD, BN, SV, WT
CUCKOO MARANS UNSEXED PULLETS
CH18SR CH18PL M/E M L DB Y Y Y Y
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH19SR CH19PL M/E M L-XL RD Y Y Y Y
PHOENIX UNSEXED CH20SR O L S-M W Y Y GD, SV, WT
PLYMOUTH ROCK UNSEXED PULLETS
CH21SR CH21PL M/E H L B Y Y Y Y BD, BF, PR, WT
RHODE ISLAND RED UNSEXED PULLETS
CH22SR CH22PL M/E H L-XL B Y Y Y Y RD, WT
RUSSIAN ORLOFF UNSEXED PULLETS
CH23SR CH23PL O M M B Y Y Y
SICILIAN BUTTERCUP UNSEXED PULLETS
CH24SR CH24PL E M M W Y Y
SILKIE (BANTAM) UNSEXED CH25SR O L S W Y Y Y Y AS, BF, BL, BK, WT
SPECKLED SUSSEX UNSEXED PULLETS
CH26SR CH26PL M/E H M B Y Y Y Y
TURKEN UNSEXED PULLETS
CH27SR CH27PL M/E H L B Y Y Y
WELSUMMER UNSEXED PULLETS
CH28SR CH28PL M/E M L B Y Y Y
WYANDOTTE UNSEXED PULLETS
CH29SR CH29PL M/E M L B Y Y Y Y BK, BL, BF, GL, SL
FREE
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SSEX OPTION: Unsexed - male and female mixed as hatchedPullet - female only
MAIN USE:E - eggM - meatO - ornamental
EGG PRODUCTION:L - lowM - moderateH - highVH - very high
EGG SIZE:S - smallM - mediumL - largeXL - extra large
EGG COLOR:W - whiteB - brownBL - blue/green
FREE RANGE / CONFINED:Any bird can be kept eitherway, but some birds are better suited than others.
COLD HARDY /HEAT TOLERANT:Indicates general tolerance of temperature extremes.
COLOR GUIDE:AS - assorted BD - barredBF - buffBK - blackBL - blueBN - brownDK - darkGD - goldGL - golden lacedGS - gold spangled
LT - light LV - lavenderPL - pearlPR - partridgeRD - redSL - silver lacedSS - silver spangledSV - silverWR - white laced redWT - white
CHICKENINFO GUIDE
DB - dark brown RD - red
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PRODUCTION LAYER ITEM # Pullet: LY01PL
PRODUCTION BROILER ITEM # Unsexed: BR01SR
AMERAUCANA ITEM # Unsexed: CH01SR Pullet: CH01PL
ANCONA ITEM # Unsexed: CHO2SR Pullet: CH02PL
AUSTRALORP ITEM # Unsexed: CH04SR Pullet: CH04PL
ANDALUSIAN ITEM # Unsexed: CH07SR Pullet: CH07PL
BANTAMS (ASSORTED) ITEM # Unsexed: CH03SR
BRAHMA ITEM # Unsexed: CH08SR Pullet: CH08PL
BUFF ORPINGTON ITEM # Unsexed: CH09SR Pullet: CH09PL
COCHINS ITEM # Unsexed: CH10SR Pullet: CH10PL
CORNISH ITEM # Unsexed: CH11SR Pullet: CH11PL
CUCKOO MARANS ITEM # Unsexed: CH18SR Pullet: CH18PL
DELAWARE ITEM # Unsexed: CH12SR Pullet: CH12PL
DOMINIQUE ITEM # Unsexed: CH13SR Pullet: CH13PL
HAMBURG ITEM # Unsexed: CH14SR Pullet: CH14PL
JERSEY GIANT ITEM # Unsexed: CH05SR Pullet: CH05PL
LAKENVELDER ITEM # Unsexed: CH15SR Pullet: CH15PL
LANGSHAN ITEM # Unsexed: CH16SR Pullet: CH16PL
LEGHORN ITEM # Unsexed: CH17SR Pullet: CH17PL
MINORCA ITEM # Unsexed: CH06SR Pullet: CH06PL
NEW HAMPSHIRE ITEM # Unsexed: CH19SR Pullet: CH19PL
PHOENIX ITEM # Unsexed: CH20SR
PLYMOUTH ROCK ITEM # Unsexed: CH21SR Pullet: CH21PL
RHODE ISLAND RED ITEM # Unsexed: CH22SR Pullet: CH22PL
RUSSIAN ORLOFF ITEM # Unsexed: CH23SR Pullet: CH23PL
SICILIAN BUTTERCUP ITEM # Unsexed: CH24SR Pullet: CH24PL
SILKIE (BANTAM) ITEM # Unsexed: CH25SR
SPECKLED SUSSEX ITEM # Unsexed: CH26SR Pullet: CH26PL
TURKEN ITEM # Unsexed: CH27SR Pullet: CH27PL
WELSUMMER ITEM # Unsexed: CH28SR Pullet: CH28PL
WYANDOTTE ITEM # Unsexed: CH29SR Pullet: CH29PL
349- pullets & bantams -
each$289$
each- Unsexed -CHICKENS
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KHAKI CAMPBELL ITEM # Unsexed: DU01SR
MALLARD ITEM # Unsexed: DU02SR
PEKIN ITEM # Unsexed: DU05SR
ROUEN ITEM # Unsexed: DU03SR
SWEDISH ITEM # Unsexed: DU04SR
BLACK SPANISH TURKEY ITEM # Unsexed: TU01SR
BOURBON RED ITEM # Unsexed: TU02SR
BROAD BREASTED BRONZE ITEM # Unsexed: TU03SR
BROAD BREASTED WHITE ITEM # Unsexed: TU04SR
NARRAGANSETT ITEM # Unsexed: TU05SR
AFRICAN ITEM # Unsexed: GE01SR
CHINESE ITEM # Unsexed: GE02SR
GUINEAS ITEM # Unsexed: GU01SR
BREED PRIORITY
999each$
999each$
999each$
749each$
749each$
449- Unsexed -
each$
899- Unsexed -
each$
499- Unsexed -
each$
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DUCKS
TURKEYS
GUINEAS
GEESE
PHEASANTSCHINESE RINGNECK ITEM # Unsexed: PHS
MELANISTIC MUTANT ITEM # Unsexed: MMPS
499- Unsexed -
each$
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Minimum on all special orders is 25 birds. Orders of Chickens, Ducks and Geese are limited to two breed OR two sex choices. Bantams and Turkeys must be ordered in minimums of 25. Take completed form to your local TSC to place your order.
DELIVERY ADDRESS
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
HOME PHONE # ( )
CELL PHONE # (optional) ( )
TOTAL QTY: TOTAL COST: $
SPECIAL ORDER FORM
BREED SELECTION: ITEM # COLOR OPTION:
CIRCLE ONE:
Unsexed / Pullets
QUANTITY: COST/BIRD:
$ .
TOTAL:
$ .
BREED SELECTION: ITEM # COLOR OPTION:
CIRCLE ONE:
Unsexed / Pullets
QUANTITY: COST/BIRD:
$ .
TOTAL:
$ .
BREED SELECTION: ITEM # COLOR OPTION:
CIRCLE ONE:
Unsexed / Pullets
QUANTITY: COST/BIRD:
$ .
TOTAL:
$ .
BREED SELECTION: ITEM # COLOR OPTION:
CIRCLE ONE:
Unsexed / Pullets
QUANTITY: COST/BIRD:
$ .
TOTAL:
$ .
BREED SELECTION: ITEM # COLOR OPTION:
CIRCLE ONE:
Unsexed / Pullets
QUANTITY: COST/BIRD:
$ .
TOTAL:
$ .
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