Summer Adventure Begins in the Backyard with ‘Chick Days’
July 18 2018 - 2:00PM
Summer is often synonymous with tackling those must-do family
projects while school is out of session. While arts and crafts,
gardening, or DIY outdoor activities may come to mind first,
there’s an untapped adventure awaiting right in the
backyard—raising chickens. And though some may associate springtime
with starting a flock, experts agree that there are several
benefits that make late summer a great time to get started.
“I’ve done a fair share of exploring the best seasons for
raising backyard poultry,” said Jeannette Beranger, senior program
manager at The Livestock Conservancy. “While there are definite
perks to raising chicks in the spring, it’s important not to
overlook the key advantages that make late summer months a prime
time of year to add chicks to any brood.”
To offer families a one-stop shop to see for themselves, Tractor
Supply’s Chick Days is returning to stores nationwide through
mid-September. The eight-week event features live baby chicks and
ducklings in store along with the supplies and expert guidance
needed to begin or grow a backyard flock.
According to Beranger, there are a variety of reasons to choose
Chick Days as your late summer adventure.
“Chicks purchased throughout the next few months will actually
produce more eggs during their first year compared to those
purchased in the spring,” said Beranger. “Pullets purchased now
will be at the right age to immediately begin laying eggs next
spring, which is peak season because the days are longer.”
Becky Sunshine, a popular YouTube homestead expert and backyard
poultry consultant for Tractor Supply’s Chick Days, agrees that
there are key advantages to raising chicks right now.
“Raising chicks in the late summer gives your layers a leg up
come springtime,” said Sunshine. “Not to mention the weather is
milder, and we have more time to spend outside during these summer
months.”
Beyond helping families begin or expand their flocks during
Chick Days, Tractor Supply stores are stocked year-round with the
supplies to properly raise and care for backyard poultry, including
feed, bedding, heat bulbs and lamps, coops, and more. Enthusiasts
can visit TractorSupply.com/Poultry for an expanded selection and
year-round availability of poultry products and live birds.
Visit TractorSupply.com/Chicks for expert information 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 your local government before purchasing. Learn
more about in-store chick and duckling arrivals by following
Tractor Supply on Facebook or visiting your local store, which you
can find at www.TractorSupply.com/StoreLocator.
About Tractor Supply
CompanyTractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) is in its 80th
year of operation and, since being founded in 1938, has grown to
become the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United
States. With more than 28,000 team members, over 1,700 stores in 49
states and an e-commerce website, Tractor Supply is passionate
about serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational
farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural
lifestyle. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products
necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on
product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer
service that addresses the needs of the Out Here lifestyle. The
Company leverages its physical store assets with digital
capabilities to offer customers the convenience of purchasing
products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the
everyday prices they deserve. At March 31, 2018, the Company
operated 1,700 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce
website at www.tractorsupply.com.
Media Contact:Lauren McKirgan, GS&F(615)
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