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Do you want to own chickens? Aren’t sure what breed is right for you? Do you own chickens but want a new breed? Answer the questions below to be directed to a breed or new breed that is right for you!
Continue ReadingDigital Chicken Breed Catalog 2017
This was the catalog from 2017: 2019 Cover Image: No Catalog was sent in 2020. This was not due to covid but was a planned year to skip in 2019. 2021 Cover Image:
Continue ReadingCACKLE HATCHERY COLOR CHICKEN CATALOG
2020-2021 Cackle Hatchery Color Catalog Free Breed Guide – This Color catalog displays breeds but does not have any pricing. You will need to reference cacklehatchery.com to access current pricing. Limited supply while they last. We do not guarantee you will receive a catalog. Our catalog printing and shipping is mailed by bulk rates offsite. […]
Continue Reading22 Autosex Breeds of Chickens and Geese
Autosex chicks have differing down colors at hatch, by which the males may be readily distinguished from the females. Autosex differs from sex-link in being a straightbred (purebred) characteristic, rather than the result of a hybrid cross between two separate breeds. Here is how to tell the males from the females in 22 autosex breeds […]
Continue Reading5 Things To Know Before Building A Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop can be an extremely easy, fun, and educational experience for your family. However, it can also be a challenging and stressful experience if you don’t know where to start. There’s a lot to keep track of when building your own chicken coop, and every step is extremely important for keeping your […]
Continue ReadingWhat Kind of Music Do Chickens Like?
British farmer Glenn Haggart is the latest to discover that playing music for laying hens reduces anxiety and stress, creating a safer environment for the chickens. After four years of playing music for his layers, he’s become a strong advocate. But what kind of music do chickens like? Music and Chicks Let’s start with embryos […]
Continue ReadingBreed Spotlight: Frizzle, Frazzle, and Sizzle Chickens
Frizzle chickens are fun and funny, but are they a breed? The answer is yes and no. In Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and United Kingdom Frizzles are classified as a pure breed. In the United States they are considered to be a plumage variety in any breed. Frizzle Chickens Frizzling is a genetic condition […]
Continue ReadingAll Chicken Keepers Face These 3 Challenges
Chicken keepers vary in levels of experience, from novice to expert. But no matter how knowledgeable we might be, and how carefully we manage our flocks, all chicken keepers face the same three challenges. Predators Everyone who keeps poultry sooner or later experiences that heart-stopping moment of realization that a predator has come to call. […]
Continue ReadingDealing with Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens
The scaly leg mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) is a tiny pale gray round creature, only about 1/100-inch in diameter. Despite its small size, in large numbers it can cause big problems by digging under the scales of a chicken leg and deforming the shank, feet, and toes. Unfortunately, dealing with scaly leg mites is a common […]
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