Cackle Hatchery Scavenger Hunt Everyday there will be a new picture of Egg Noggin on Facebook. This picture will be place on our website in a hidden location. First person to locate Egg Noggin, screenshot his location, and email it to Jackie@cacklehatchey.com will win for that day one of our many Surprise Prizes. Winners will posted on Cackle […]
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Continue ReadingThe Pandemic May Cause Chick Shipment Delays
Every spring, Chick Season® causes a surge in shipments through the United States Postal Service. The annual increase in cargo, consisting of chicks and support accessories, creates space issues. As a result, chick shipments may get delayed in transit. Sometimes the surge in numbers of packages will slow things down to the point that chicks […]
Continue ReadingM.A.D. Scientist Creates Self-Replicating Robot
It seems (as the story goes) that a project came to the Maker of Advanced Designs (M.A.D.) Scientist that would tax the brains of the most brilliant person to overload capacity. It seems that society needed a robot. Ohhh, but not just any robot. This one had to have six special characteristics and qualities. […]
Continue ReadingMixed Hatchery Choice Ducks
Mixed Hatchery Choice Ducks – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only – No Sexing Available
Ships Aug thru Dec
No pick up orders.
Minimum of 15 to ship. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.
Continue ReadingWhy Does a Chicken Hen Lay a Miniature Egg?
First time chicken keepers are often surprised when a hen lays a miniature egg. A mini egg typically does not contain a yolk, and therefore is sometimes called a yolkless egg or a no-yolker. It might also be called a cock egg, dwarf egg, fairy egg, fart egg, or wind egg. So why does a […]
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers a Run on Chickens
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a run on chickens, causing people to ponder the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The Columbia Missourian votes for eggs: “Panic-buying the eggs came before panic-buying the chickens this year, though people have been doing both.” But Newsweek opts for chickens, saying, “Many […]
Continue ReadingMallard Ducks Choose a Mate by Drake’s Bill Color
The color of a Mallard’s bill indicates its state of physical and reproductive health. Therefore, Mallard ducks can choose a healthy mate by assessing the drake’s bill color. Strange, but true. Here’s how it works: Carotenoids and Free Radicals Carotenoids influence the red, yellow, and orange hues of a duck’s feathers, skin, legs, and […]
Continue Reading12 Reasons for Low Fertility in Chickens and Other Poultry
Like all reproductive qualities of poultry, fertility has low heritability. However, many factors other than inheritance come into play. Most of them are related to either mechanical issues or faulty management. Let’s look at the 12 most common reasons for low fertility in chickens and other poultry. Mechanical Issues 1. Comb Style Single […]
Continue ReadingPlacing a Value on Chickens Killed by a Dog
Placing a value on chickens killed by a dog is not always easy. To start with, most backyard chicken keepers value their chickens much more than the birds’ economic value. However, anyone wishing to obtain compensation from the dog’s owner must set aside emotions and try to make the best case for the chickens’ monetary […]
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