A duck’s legs and feet are made for flying and swimming, not walking. Ducks have structurally weak legs, and the most common affliction of ducks is lameness. A duck may start to limp and eventually go lame for any number of reasons. Injury Ducklings brooded on wire can get a tiny hock caught […]
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Thinking about adding some waterfowl to your flock? Ducks are a great place to start. Many breeds are small, social and easy to handle, and their eggs typically have more protein and healthy fats than chicken eggs. Today we’d like to take a moment to appreciate one of our favorite duck breeds—the Welsh Harlequin. […]
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In honor of Mother’s Day, we’d like to take a moment to appreciate the remarkable maternal instincts of mother hens. Although some hens tend to make better mothers than others—Silkies and Orpingtons are widely-regarded as some of the best breeds for hatching—all hens have natural maternal instincts that kick in as soon as their chicks […]
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Getting ready to receive your first order of chicks from Cackle Hatchery? Congratulations! Keeping a flock of chickens offers a great way to provide food for you and your family, control pests on your property and more. But before your chicks arrive, you’ll need to set up a brooder so they can have a place […]
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Mean chickens occasionally appear in nearly any breed, more commonly among roosters than among hens. The first thing to do is try to figure out what triggers an attack. Sometimes it’s something as simple as he doesn’t like your new chore boots, your favorite floppy pants, or the way you swing the feed bucket. Making […]
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Weekly Special Golden Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Any other orders other than weekly specials needs to be a separate order. These specials can end at any time and are constantly changing throughout the season. You may order one of our discounted weekly specials today online or call us at 417-532-4581.
Must ship within the next two weeks.
#WS405
Minimum of 5.
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FREE SHIPPING on all supply order totals exceeding $25.00.
Cackle Hatchery® Subscription
Item #G34
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Weekly Special Assorted Heavy Females Hatchery Choice – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Any other orders other than weekly specials needs to be a separate order. These specials can end at any time and are constantly changing throughout the season. You may order one of our discounted weekly specials today online or call us at 417-532-4581.
Item# WS1201
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Red Sex Link Hatching Eggs – 12 for $61.68 24 for $101.28 FREE SHIPPING
Seasonal/Shipped Mid February through June 5th.
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