If you are thinking about getting chicks or chickens this season then you need to listen to this interview with Dalia Monterroso. Dalia has been educationing people about caring for backyard chickens for years and in this interview she shares tips for raising day old chicks. Before you get those cute chicks this year be sure to listen to this episode.  On today's episode Dalia shared: -Her story and how she became a backyard chicken keeping advocate. -How to decided whether you are ready to start chicken keeping. -How to care for day old chicks. -The difference between straight run chicks and poulets. -Things to consider about keeping roosters.  -Protecting your flock from predators. -And more!   Dalia's Info: Welcome to Chickenlandia Website: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/ Let's All Keep Chickens Book (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3IROz9k Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@WelcometoChickenlandia?si=lA2ct-H5Fu_EVUhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometochickenlandia/ Mona's Info: Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR