BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 26, 2020
Even during this time of social distancing and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, small farms, homesteads and backyard hobbyists are planning for the arrival of this spring’s batch of poultry chicks. For some people, this will be the first time they’ve purchased chicken, duck or turkey chicks to raise for meat or egg laying. For others, it may be the first time they are adding new chicks to an existing mature flock. In either case, there are a few things to consider as you prepare to welcome new chicks.