So you’re thinking about getting day-old chicks either from your local farm supply store, a hatchery or a local breeder. What do you need to successfully raise chicks to adults? Adventures in Raising Chicks will show you the basics and direct you to a comprehensive site.

A common question I’ve seen asked about chickens is, "Why are my chickens pecking at one another?" Understanding pecking will help you understand this act and give you ideas of how to maintain a stable pecking order.

Cannibalism includes toe pecking, feather pulling and head, wing and tail picking. Understanding cannibalism will help you prevent this in your flock.