Peachicks need to be kept in a brooder until they feather out or until the brooder temperature meets the outdoor temperature. Each week that a peachick is in the brooder you should lower the brooder temperature by 5 degrees. This will ease the peachick into lower temperatures with the least amount of stress possible.
Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) is another perennial you can plant under pine trees. This deer and rabbit resistant plant grows in USDA zones 2 through 9 in all soil pH levels, including acidic. It tolerates drought conditions, dense shade and dry soils. Pink lily-of-valley (Convallaria majalis var.
Amazoy can be planted in part shade, as long as the area to be planted gets at least 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are planting your plugs under trees, make sure that the pH of the soil is between 6 and 7.