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Woody Breast in Homegrown Cornish Cross Broilers

Homegrown Cornish Cross Broiler Chicken from Cackle Hatchery

Woody breast, also called wooden breast, is a muscle condition in fast-growing Cornish Cross broilers that makes the breast meat tough and fibrous like wood. It’s safe to eat but the meat quality suffers, which can be mitigated by the cooking method. The main cause is rapid growth leading to poor oxygen supply in the […]

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Stress-Free Poultry Exhibiting: A Book Review

Prize-winning exhibitor showing off her trophy and show chicken

Exhibiting poultry can be fun, interesting, and educational. It’s also a great way to meet people of all ages from all walks of life who share a common interest. But it can be stressful, especially for the first time exhibitor. It can also be stressful for the birds. In his book Showing Poultry, veteran poultry […]

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How to Identify and Prevent Chicken Bullying

Picture of backyard chickens looking down at a camera

Chickens are endlessly entertaining. Many flock owners consider chicken watching to be therapeutic after a hectic day. But chicken bullying can spoil the fun for both you and your chickens. Here’s how to identify and prevent chicken bullying. What is chicken bullying? Chicken bullying occurs when one or a few chickens pick on, peck at, […]

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How to Train Hens to Lay in a Nest, Not on the Floor

Photo of a hen sitting on her nest

Train your hens to use a nest box when they first start producing eggs and they are less likely to lay eggs on the coop floor. Once they start laying on the floor, getting them to stop can be difficult. Here’s how to train your hens to lay eggs in a nest, not on the […]

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When Is the Best Time to Gather Chicken Eggs?

Fresh eggs gathered in a wire basket from backyard chickens

The best time to gather chicken eggs is when they are fresh. Collecting eggs when they are fresh has these purposes:• Minimize loss due to soiling or cracking. • Maintain the best flavor and texture. • Ensure safety for eating. • Maximize storage life. What time of day do chickens lay eggs? A hen’s laying […]

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To Heat or Not to Heat the Chicken Coop?

Chickens outside of their coop in winter

Whether or not to heat your chicken coop in winter depends on your climate, your facilities, and your type of chickens. Here are some factors to consider when trying to decide whether to heat or not to heat the chicken coop. Avoid Frostbite Although relative humidity tends to be low in winter months, the air […]

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Chickadee Seed & Feed

Now in our 15th season of helping our customers raise their own flocks for eggs! Our owner Missi has has chickens for over 35 years and will gladly help you if you are considering backyard poultry as a hobby! Address 2245 Boston Providence HwyWalpole, MA 02081Contact Tel: 508-734-5887Website: https://www.facebook.com/chickadeeseed/

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