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Egg Eating: What to do if your Chickens are Eating their Own Eggs

by Mikayla Baxter June 15, 2022

Have you ever found cracked eggs in your coop? Your chickens may be eating their own eggs. Join Dr. Mikayla as she dives in to help with troubleshooting this coop challenge.

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Feather Pecking Basics, Part Two: Why It Happens and How To Manage It in Your Flock

by Mikayla Baxter June 8, 2022

In the second video of our Feather Pecking series, Dr. Mikayla discusses why this behavior happens and how you can manage it in your flock.

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What Can I Do to Get Brighter Yolks?

by Mikayla Baxter May 25, 2022

When you crack open a backyard or farm fresh egg, have you noticed a vibrant or a pale yolk? This is actually a reflection of what your chicken has been eating! Join Dr. Mikayla as she discusses eggs and how you can affect the color of y...

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Chick Care 101: Heat Source

by Mikayla Baxter March 18, 2022

In the second of three CHICK CARE 101 videos, Dr. Mikayla covers heat source for baby chicks. Watch this video to find out why chicks need supplemental heat, what options there are to provide a heat source for chicks, and how to te...

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Chick Care 101: Chick Environment

by Mikayla Baxter March 18, 2022

In the first of three CHICK CARE 101 videos, Dr. Mikayla covers chicks’ environment. Watch this video to learn how and why to set up a brooder for your baby chicks.

Posted in: backyard chickens, brooder box, Chick starter feed, chicks feed, day old chick, heat lamp for chicks, raising chicks, tractor supply chicks