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Eggs and Chickens by John Vivian
Chickens A to Z , Illustrated Chicken Breeds
Treat Ball – “World’s First Toy for Pet Chickens!”
4H Guide Raising Chickens by Tara Kindschi
Deformities in Hatched Chicks and Why They Happen
One of the realities of breeding chickens is experiencing deformities in newly hatched chicks. Most of the time deformed embryos don’t survive to hatch, but sometimes one does. The more eggs you hatch, the more likely you are to occasionally find hatched chicks with deformities of one sort or another. Why deformities happen in newly […]
Continue ReadingAngel Wing in Ducks and Geese — Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Angel wing in ducks and geese is a cosmetic issue more than a serious health concern. However, the deformity, which goes by various other names — airplane wing, crooked wing, slipped wing, split wing, carpal deformity — mars the appearance of an otherwise beautiful backyard duck or goose. What Is Angel Wing? Angel wing is […]
Continue ReadingRooster-to-Hen Ratio — Why It Matters
Chicken keepers who overlook the importance of the rooster-to-hen ratio may wonder why their flocks experience problems. Too many roosters lead to fighting, stressed and over-mated hens, lower egg production, and poor fertility. Surprisingly, too few roosters create some of the same issues. Let’s look at why getting this balance right matters so much. The […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate with Chicks on Route 66
What better way to celebrate the historic highway’s centennial than to get your chicks on Route 66! The thruway — which runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California — opened in 1926 as one of the original roads in the United States highway system. Ten years after Route 66 opened, Cackle Hatchery® was established in […]
Continue ReadingCall Ducks in the Heritage Breed Spotlight
Call ducks are the smallest domestic duck breed. Compact and feisty, they have tiny, round bodies, short necks, small heads, and short bills. These ducks come in numerous colors, not all of which are admitted to the American Standard of Perfection. How did this duck breed get its name? In the 1600s, Call ducks were used […]
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