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How to Tell a Pullet From a Cockerel

How to Tell a Pullet From a Cockerel: Complete Guide

Feb 10, 202584 views23 min read

Tell a pullet from a cockerel by comb size, feather shape, and leg thickness, cockerels develop larger…

What Is Pasty Butt in Chicks?

What Is Pasty Butt in Chicks? Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Jun 23, 202571 views25 min read

Pasty butt is a condition where droppings stick to and harden on a chick’s vent, blocking elimination.…

How to Break a Broody Hen

How to Break a Broody Hen: Complete Guide (2026)

Jul 21, 2025125 views26 min read

Breaking a broody hen means removing her from the nest and cooling her body temperature for 3…

What Is a Broody Hen and What Should You Do?

What Is a Broody Hen and What Should You Do in 2026

Jul 28, 202574 views24 min read

A broody hen is one that has entered a hormonal state where she wants to sit on…

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Chick Brooder Temperature Week by Week Guide 2026

Chick Brooder Temperature Week by Week Guide 2026

Nov 3, 20261 views20 min read

Start newly hatched chicks at 95 degrees F in the brooder during their first week, then reduce…