Most people tend to think that the best time to purchase chicks is in the spring. It seems to be a matter of preference, but today we’ll discuss the benefits of purchasing and raising chicks in the fall.

• Fall pullets produce more eggs during their first year than spring chicks due to the longer amount of daylight when they become of age to begin laying.

• The cooler temps of fall and winter are just less stressful on them making for happier and healthier birds all-around.

• As fall pullets will be reaching maturity during the darker days of winter they will reach prime egg production during spring when the days begin getting longer. This will result in maximum production of larger eggs when most people are just purchasing spring chicks.

• Preparing the chicken run & coop is much more enjoyable during the cooler weather of autumn over the heat of early summer.

• Summers are full of vacations, weddings, and plenty of other activities. Fall is the perfect time as most families will have more time to spend around the farm to ensure the chicks are raised safely and you can enjoy watching them grow.