Big Demand, Tiny Feet. Baby Chickens Take Center Stage in U.S. Agriculture

In recent years, baby chickens also known as chicks have become a surprise hit in the U.S. More people are raising chickens at home for fresh eggs, especially since the rise in food prices and interest in self-sufficiency. Backyard farming has turned these tiny birds into a big business.

But as demand for chicks grows, so do concerns about where they come from. People want to know that the chicks are healthy, treated well and not coming from unsafe or overcrowded hatcheries. This is where traceability comes in.

Traceability helps track each chick from the hatchery to the buyer. With the right systems, sellers can show where the chicks were born, what conditions they were raised in and how they were transported. This gives buyer’s peace of mind and helps stop the spread of diseases.

Thanks to traceability, the chick supply chain is safer and more transparent. It also helps hatcheries prove they follow good practices which builds trust with customers and keeps the market growing.

Baby chickens are booming in popularity, and traceability is making sure they are safe, healthy and responsibly raised.