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Choosing Chickens - Which Breeds Handle Summer Weather Best?

by Mikayla Baxter August 10, 2022

In this video, Dr. Mikayla covers some key physiological features to consider when thinking about when choosing the best chickens that are able to tolerate heat. Do you have any of the chicken breeds she recommends?

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What Determines Egg Color?

by Mikayla Baxter April 21, 2022

Different colored eggs look cool, but have you ever thought about what causes those eggshell hues? In this video, Dr. Mikayla breaks down eggshell pigmentation and answer the question “What determines eggshell color?”

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