Rent Baby Chicks (No Hatching) in Charlotte, NC | Take-Home Kit

$75.00

Raise and care for baby chicks in the comfort of your own home. Our 2-week program is specially crafted to ensure you have everything you need for an easy, fun experience caring for newly hatched baby chicks in your home. At the end of the experience chicks return to the farm to live out their lives in open pastures with our other soy-free, organic chickens to lay eggs for our community or protect flocks on farms!

Description

? Baby Chick Take-Home Experience

No hatching required · Everything included · Charlotte, NC

Bring home the magic of baby chicks—without the guesswork.

Our Baby Chick Take-Home Experience allows families to care for 3 live, newly hatched baby chicks in the comfort of their own home. This experience is intentionally designed to be easy, educational, and memorable, even for families with no prior animal experience.

Perfect for families, homeschoolers, and children who love hands-on learning.


✨ What’s Included (We Make It Easy)

Everything you need is provided—no extra shopping required.

• 3 live baby chicks (newly hatched up to 2 weeks old)
• Brooder with safe heat plate
• 2+ weeks of chick feed
• Feeder & waterer
• Two bags of pine shavings
• Detailed, easy-to-follow care instructions

Daily care is simple:
✔️ Add food & water as needed
✔️ Change bedding once per week

That’s it. We’ve done the hard part for you.


? Easy Self-Serve Pick-Up

Pick-up is self-serve, making it flexible and stress-free for busy families.

• Choose a time that works best for you
• Provide a 2-hour arrival window the morning of pick-up
• Your chicks and full care kit will be set out and ready to go

No waiting. No coordinating. Just grab and go.


? Pick-Up Schedule & Flexibility

Fridays only (with some flexibility)

March – July: Weekly availability
August – February: Monthly availability (off-season)

If you need a different pick-up day or timing, just message me to check availability — we have some flexibility when schedules allow.


? Age & Safety Guidelines (Important)

Our chicks are very young and fragile.

• Newly hatched chicks are learning to regulate their body temperature
• Chicks cannot be squeezed or dropped
• Adult supervision is required at all times
• Best suited for children ages 3+

This experience may not be appropriate for families with very young toddlers.


? Not for Parties or Events

For the safety of the animals, this experience is not available for birthday parties or group events.

? We offer traveling animal events and birthday parties with an experienced host to ensure animal safety and an exceptional guest experience.


? Photographer Note

Photographers: If you’re looking for a spring sessions, our baby chicks are available in limited, intentionally curated quantities with specific requirements for animal welfare. 

? Please reach out directly to inquire about collaborations.

FAQ:

Q: Do we hatch the chicks ourselves?
A: No. This is a take-home experience—your chicks are already hatched (up to 2 weeks old), so you can enjoy them right away.

Q: What exactly is included?
A: Everything you need: brooder, heat plate, 2+ weeks of food, feeder, waterer, two bags of shavings, and step-by-step care instructions.

Q: How does pick-up work?
A: Pick-up is self-serve. We just need a 2-hour arrival window the morning of pick-up, and your chicks + kit will be ready to go.

Q: Is Friday the only pick-up day?
A: Friday is our standard pick-up day, but we have some flexibility. Text us to check availability.

Q: What ages is this best for?
A: This experience is best for children ages 3+ with close adult supervision. Newly hatched chicks are fragile and cannot be squeezed or dropped.

Q: Can we use this for a birthday party or event?
A: No—this experience is not for parties or events. For birthdays, book our traveling animal experience with an experienced host for animal safety.

Q: Are photographers welcome to inquire?
A: Yes. We offer limited, curated availability for seasonal sessions. Message us for details.


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