Heat Lamp vs Heat Pad a.k.a Brooder Plate or electric hen We get this question a lot every breeding season: “Which is better — a …
Bob White Quail Egg Hatching Tips
– “No Resting”: Air cell damage occurs when there is a tear between the two membranes of the egg, often caused by vibrations, drops, and …
Ruptured air sac in young chicks
Ruptured air sac, also known as subcutaneous emphysema, happens when air escapes from a chick’s respiratory system and gets trapped under the skin. This can …
Crested breed care : How to trim crest (pom)
Crested breeds, such as Polish, Silkies and Araucana, require regular checks to ensure their crest feathers are not obstructing their vision. When feathers around the …
Japanese Quail Egg Hatching Tips
– “No Resting”: Air cell damage occurs when there is a tear between the two membranes of the egg, often caused by vibrations, drops, and …
Raising Bob White Quail – Brooder set up, Habitat & Sexing Tips
Bob White Quail Brooder Setup and Care Bobwhite quail chicks require a proper brooder setup that includes a reliable heat source, suitable bedding, appropriate feed, …
Sumatra Sexing Tips
Pay attention to the thickness of the comb. Sumatra chicks can be sexed as early as 3 weeks old. Females have a thin center comb …
Leghorn Sexing Tips
Leghorn chicks can typically be sexed around the 6-week mark by observing their comb size. Early on, all Leghorn chicks (regardless of sex) may appear …
Raising Japanese Quail ; Brooder, Habitat and Sexting tips
Japanese Quail Brooder Setup and Care Japanese quail chicks require a well-prepared brooder setup with a heat source, bedding, feed, and water ready upon hatching. …
Water candling method
When to Use Water Candling? Use water candling at the end of the hatch when you have unhatched eggs and are unsure if they are …