(KPLC) - SWLA feed stores see a rise in demand for chicks every year around Easter ... it is important to separate it from the rest of the coop.

With the rising cost of eggs, more people are considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop.

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. The high price of eggs is creating a demand for chickens. Nationwide, the demand has far outstripped supply, leaving would-be poulterers scrambling ...

In order for baby chicks to grow, they must have the proper habitat and care ... it is important to separate it from the rest of the coop.