Woodville Ace Chicken Blog

Chick season 2022 is here! We begin with our first batch on Jan 27, 2022. Anice ChickenLady, has retired due to health issues. But Woodville Ace will be doing chicken business as usual. Join our Woodville Ace Chicken Group on Facebook, a link is in the left hand column. On this blog you will find a list of hatch dates for birds ordered, CLICK ON "What's coming in?". To get your pre-paid special orders in call or come in to assure you get the birds you want.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

BABY CHICKS ARE HERE!!!

Yesterday (Jan 27th) we received our first batch of chicks for the 2021 Chick Season!

Come in and see our selection. We have a tub of Straight Run Assorted chicks for $2.00 each. We do not know what breeds or what sex these chicks are.

In our Brooder we have, Ameraucana, Golden Comet, Buff Orphington and Rhode Island Red, these are Pullets (%95 female) for $4.00 each.

Check out the drop down list on the left side of this blog for "What is coming in?", more chicks will be ordered soon so keep checking this list for your favorite chicks coming in between now and the end of May.

You can Pre-Pay for your chicks by either calling Anice at 850-421-9000, or coming in and paying for them. You will be called as soon as chicks arrive at Woodville Ace, we only hold Pre-Paid chicks for 24 hours after they arrive.

Monday, January 25, 2021

STARTING OFF RIGHT WITH BABY CHICKS

Are you a new chick owner? This is for you. Chicks thrive in ideal conditions, so consider these tips for getting started: Please keep chicks inside or in an enclosed area to protect against predators.

Heat: Suspend a warm bulb about a foot above the brooder floor for warmth – and have a second bulb on hand in case one burns out. Keep temps in the brooder about 90-95 degrees F for the first week, decreasing about 5 degrees per week. Raise the light as chicks grow. Be sure chicks can move away from the light if they become too warm.
Environment: Be sure your brooder is big enough so your chicks can move about comfortably. Keep it out of drafts. Stock tanks, plastic tubs and homemade brooders are a few good options. Do not allow the brooder to become wet or damp. Use wire mesh or light grating to cover top to prevent pets or children from getting in and keep chicks from getting out. Never close up the top, they need ventilation and fresh air.
Bedding: Pine wood shavings are ideal, large flake is best. Avoid straw, hay and newspaper as these become slippery for chicks and trap moisture. Clean bedding daily.
Water: Be sure clean, fresh water is always available. Dip chick beaks into water and let them drink before introducing feed. Elevating the waterer on a wooden block a couple inches off the floor will help it stay clean and prevent bedding from contaminating it.
Feed: Place feeder on a block of wood to elevate above the brooder floor and shavings. Have chick starter feed available 24/7. Your chicks will eat just what they need. We recommend Purina Medicated Start N Grow, this feed has an additive that prevents Coccidia.
HOW TO BUILD A BROODER AT HOME
HERE ARE SOME LINKS

https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2013/02/easy-diy-chick-brooder-box.html

https://morningchores.com/diy-chicken-brooders/

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Chick Season 2021 is almost here!!

So many changes in our world since Chick Season 2020 began last January. Who knew Covid would bring on an explosion new chicken owners and families spending time home raising chicks, growing gardens and putting food on their table? In 2020 we sold as many one day old chicks, as well as, turkey,ducks,guinea, that we could get our hands on till June. We are here again this year to help you find the chicks you are looking for to make your flock experience a positive one.

Something New!

We are starting off this season with a tub full of Straight Run Assorted Chicks, these will cost $2.00 each. Assorted Straight Run> means we DO NOT KNOW the sex and/or breed of these one day old chicks. They are selected by the hatchery and shipped to us as is.

Common Breed pullets NOW $4.00 each. Pullets are 95% female, vent sexed at the hatchery.

Our Hatchery, Mt.Healthy offers us a large variety of chicks, please check out their website.

There is a list of "What is coming in?" on the left side of this blog. Please pre-pay your special order chicks to assure you get the breeds you want. Either come into the store, or call (850-421-9000) talk with Anice to place your orders. We only hold pre-paid chicks for 24 hours. You will be called as soon as your pre-paid chicks arrive.

Mt Healthy offers some very nice Uniquely Rare Birds you will find in our listings. Added this year, Splash Jersey Giant and Golden Cuckoo Maran. Now $12.00 each, straight run only, we only order a max. of 10 chicks each order so be sure to special order these chicks.

Later in the spring we will be getting Turkeys, Ducks and Guinea. Come in and check out our chicken supplies and Purina Feeds.

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Special Orders, Policies and Procedures

Special Orders

ALL special orders for chickens are PRE-PAID!

A Pre-Paid Chicken Special Order form (yellow) will be filled out and completed by an employee, paid either in person or over the phone. When chicks arrive the Special order chicks will be put on hold. Customer will be called when chicks
arrive. The customer has 24 hours to pick up chicks. If chicks are not picked up within 24 hours, the hold will be released and chicks will be sold to first come first served. Customers can wait for another delivery of chicks or receive a refund for the chicks purchased.

This policy allows our coops to clear out between orders and
chicks get the best of care in our brooder.

Special Request

We can special order rare birds, which includes, chickens, ducks, guineas, geese, turkeys. During the season we will order common chickens, ducks, guineas and turkey. If you have a special request of a rare breed bird that we can buy from our hatcheries, there will be a minimum order and charges will apply. Arrivals will depend on the hatchery, availability, and if other customers also request these rare birds. Let us know what you are looking for, yet we don't guarantee we can deliver your request. Ask an employee to fill out a Request Chicken Special Order form (blue) for your request.

Chick Deliveries

Chicks usually arrive on Thursday in the AM. At times they
are delayed by weather or traffic conditions. These chicks come through the postal service and are picked up as soon as they arrive in Tallahassee. Please respect that the first hour is critical for these 1 day old chick. We must count chicks, get them into the coops and set them up with their first food and water. Special orders will be called when chicks are settled into the coop.

Handling Chicks

Our coops are not Self Serve.

Please ask for assistance when
purchasing chicks, you are welcome to open the coops and pick up chicks for inspections. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult when handling chicks. Please use hand sanitizer or wash hands after handling chicks. If there is a sold or hold sign on the coop, a number of these chicks are special orders (pre-paid) and are not for sale.

NO Refunds

We DO NOT REFUND dead or sick chicks! Live animals are your responsibility once you take them from the store. Inspect your chicks before purchase, if chicks do not appear healthy please tell an employee.

Who is the Blogger?

My name is Anice Taylor-Maloy, I am the Woodville Ace Hardware
Chicken Blogger. I began my employment at Woodville Ace in November 2011 as Sales Associate and Master Gardner in our garden center. My experience with farming, gardening, keeping chickens and ducks (and many other farm animals) evolved into me becoming the” Chicken Lady” and yes, sometimes I am “Crazy”. As a Permaculture Designer and instructor, my experiences have led me on many adventure into utilizing animals into our daily lives and backyard farming. I don’t consider myself a chicken expert, but I have learned a lot, I do love to share my knowledge and experience. I am always the student, always learning, always researching and really enjoy blogging. My blogging experience began in 2011, when I traveled to Nova Scotia and Quebec, Canada to study Permaculture. I hope you enjoy the Woodville Ace Chicken Blog. I am always open to feed back or
comments, you may contact me at 850-421-9000. Thank You for reading.

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