To quickly review from last week, a newly hatched chick is unable to maintain its body temperature. The chick is usually kept warm by its mother when she
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Increasing Egg Laying Productivity Using Artificial Lights
“If we add a light to our coop during the winter months to try to increase egg productivity will it reduce the egg laying life span of the
Baby Chickens; The Brooder Box or Brooding Area
This week we’ll be addressing the brooder box or brooding area. Newly hatched chicks need an external source of heat because they are unable to maintain their own
How To Stop Chickens From “Going Broody”
“I would like no know how to stop your chickens from going broody? Thanks” ~ Dave Blair Dave thanks for the question. “Brood” seems to be the word
Free Ranging and Training Chickens
“If I let my chicken range freely, how far away will they wander? Can I get then to come when I call?” ~ Terrie Travers Hi Terrie thanks
Hatching Chicken Eggs Part 4 – Preparing For The Hatch
This week we’ll prepare for your chicks to hatch. If you have more than one setting in the incubator, meaning more than one batch of eggs at different
Stopping Chickens That Eat Their Own Eggs
“I have young pullets starting to lay, but they have discovered that they can eat the eggs. Is there a way to retrain them?” ~ Barbara Jagoe Hi
Hatching Chicken Eggs Part 3 – Selecting, Setting & Candling
I’m excited; it’s time to set your eggs! In 21 days or so, you’ll have chicks! Prepare your incubator by heating it to the manufacturer’s recommended temperature and
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