There is a pandemic-caused rush to buy baby chicks during these shelter-in-place weeks, according to the New York Times. Many are first-time owners, which raises concerns about improper care, cruelty and disease risks.
People making last-minute decisions to raise chickens may not know what they’re getting into. . .”
Source: New York Times, March 28, 2020. Link. New chicken owners aren’t always prepared to make great lives for chickens. What seems like a great idea when everyone’s at home with plenty of free time won’t be so appealing if or when life returns to normal.
INSIGHTS: Veterinary teams may want to assemble chicken husbandry information to share on social media, in newsletters and in local media outlets to support sound chick management. Proactive measures may save time dealing with chicken issues later.