{"product_id":"mini-stevie-chicks","title":"Mini Stevie Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart your backyard flock with Mini Stevie chicks and make those first weeks simple and steady. Build a warm, draft‑free brooder, offer clean water and starter feed, and watch healthy habits take hold from day one. Keep chores manageable while you raise strong, well-cared-for birds for your homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up a basic brooder and guide chicks through a calm, low‑stress first week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear heat guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin around \u003cstrong\u003e95°F\u003c\/strong\u003e for week one, then drop \u003cstrong\u003e5°F\u003c\/strong\u003e each week as feathers fill in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer chick starter crumble and fresh water; refresh both daily to support steady growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean footing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use pine shavings or paper towels (avoid cedar) to keep little legs sure and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 sq ft per chick\u003c\/strong\u003e early on, increasing space as they feather out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a small, reliable flock for backyard eggs, homestead projects, or teaching young helpers how to care for animals. Set up the brooder before pickup so heat, water, and feed are ready the moment your Mini Stevie chicks arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live poultry (chicks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically straight run unless otherwise noted at purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by lot; check in-store signage for current details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold per chick; minimums may apply for chick warmth and local guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal; stock and timing change quickly—call ahead for current counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaccination status (if applicable) will be posted with the flock information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm your vehicle for the ride home, then place chicks in the prepared brooder and show them the water. Keep the brooder clean and adjust heat weekly to support steady, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunset Vista Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722484379940,"sku":"50600","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/mini-stevie-chicks","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}