Raising chicks can be a fun experience for children and adults alike, but it’s crucial that chick brooder environments be set up correctly. Here are the brooder temperature and light requirements you ...

The first snap-action precision switch was developed by Burgess Laboratories in 1932 for temperature control in a chicken brooder. A Burgess employee purchased the electronics division in 1937 and ...

Getting started raising poultry is both exciting and rewarding in many ways. If you’re a hobby farmer or a beginner, an important key to health and growth is making sure they’re being raised in the ...

For chicks that aren’t raised by hens, their first weeks of life are spent in a brooder. What is a brooder? A brooder is an enclosed, heated space where chicks are provided the environment that they ...

Is the price of eggs making you want to jump on the chicken bandwagon? Be sure you check your local ordinances regarding chickens before you make your decision. We both enjoy fresh eggs from our ...