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Do I Need a Rooster to Get Eggs?

by Mikayla Baxter September 14, 2022

Join Dr. Mikayla as she answers a frequently asked question - Does my chicken coop need a rooster in order for my hens to lay eggs? Roosters are necessary to make chicks but they are not necessary for your hens to lay farm fresh eg...

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What triggers a hen to start laying eggs?

by Mikayla Baxter September 7, 2022

Do you ever wonder when your chickens will start laying eggs?One of the many perks of owning a backyard flock is collecting fresh eggs. In this video, Dr. Mikayla discusses the two primary triggers that cause chicken pullets to sta...

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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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Chick Care 101: Food and Water

by Mikayla Baxter March 18, 2022

In the third of three CHICK CARE 101 videos, Dr. Mikayla covers food and water for baby chicks. Watch this video to learn how to help chicks learn to eat and drink in the earliest days, and what type of feed to provide in the first...

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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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