CHICK Checklist

✔ Brooder (homemade or purchased)

✔ Heat lamp, with guard

✔ Two red light bulbs

✔ Chick-sized water font, plus marbles (to prevent drowning)

✔ Chick-sized feeder

✔ Starter feed

✔ Chick-sized grit (if feeding fruits and vegetables)

✔ Pine shavings (for bedding)

✔ Paper towels

✔ Washcloth and warm water (for potential vent pasting)