Tractor Supply hosts Chick Days

Most people agree food should taste good, but for a growing number of people, there’s more to the story. Where did the food come from? How was it grown or raised? Many people have decided to answer those questions themselves by taking the leap and producing their own food, even on a small scale. As a result, the popularity of backyard poultry ownership has exploded.

Raising poultry is one way anyone can take an active role in producing their own food. From caring for chickens to collecting their eggs, raising poultry is an experience that can help people feel more connected to the food they consume. It can create responsibility, enhance lawn and soil quality, improve mental health and, perhaps most appealing, produces homegrown food that homeowners control.

“People may be surprised by what they can do at home if they want to cultivate their own gardens or feel connected to where their food comes from,” said Tiffany Denter, poultry supplies buyer for Tractor Supply. “By keeping backyard chickens, people can embrace this lifestyle no matter where they live, reaping many physical and mental benefits. And when it comes down to it, nothing beats a fresh egg right from your backyard.”

For those new to owning chickens, Tractor Supply is hosting its Spring Chick Days Event at stores nationwide through the end of April. The 10-week springtime event features live baby chicks and ducklings along with the supplies needed to begin or grow a backyard flock.

In addition to providing the tools and equipment to those ready to raise their own birds, Tractor Supply also serves as a poultry education resource, offering guidance ranging from proper handling to the importance of hygiene to ensure the safety of the owners and their flock.

In select states, customers can purchase a minimum of four chicks with the flexibility to mix and match with ducklings. Tractor Supply offers a variety of breeds, from Rhode Island Reds and Sapphire Gems to Easter Eggers and Silkie Chickens. In addition to purchasing chicks and ducks in-store, Tractor Supply’s Chick Days features a one-stop shop for all the items needed to begin the process, including quality feed ranging from conventional to organic, bedding, feeders and drinkers, heat bulbs and lamps, coops and more, along with the guidance of expert Tractor Supply team members.

Visit TractorSupply.com/Chicks for Chick Days event information, expert tips on safe handling and care for poultry, building a chicken coop and more. Backyard poultry rules and regulations vary by city, county and state, so check with local government agencies before purchasing. Learn more about chick and duckling arrivals at Tractor Supply by following Tractor Supply on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TractorSupplyCo or by visiting your local store, which you can find at www.TractorSupply.com/StoreLocator.

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