“Can you help me determine if my chicken is a hen or a rooster?” This question is a common one across poultry pages, as sexing …
What is “Genetic Throwback”?
Definition : In poultry breeding, a genetic throwback refers to the appearance of traits from previous generations that had seemingly been bred out of the …
Porous shelled fertile eggs – Does it hatch?
We’ve been closely following the discussions within the fertile eggs community regarding porous eggs, and we’d like to shed some light on this intriguing topic. Causes …
Buff Orpington Sexing Tips
Standard Orpington chicks can typically be sexed around 6-8 weeks old. Males may show slower feather development on the shoulders and tails compared to females, …
Ricket’s Diet – Energy & Nutrient boost diet recipe for chicken
½ to 1 cooked egg yolk crumbled1 teaspoon cod liver oil (Contains Vitamin A & D, higher Omega 3 than fish oil)1 teaspoon of honey2 …
Sussex Sexing Tips
Speckled Sussex chicks can be slightly tricky to sex for beginners, especially without other chicks of the same hatch to compare. Experienced keepers can make …
Silkie Sexing Tips
Sexing Silkie chicks can be challenging, especially for beginners, and it may be confusing. While some are easily distinguished after 8 weeks, others may present …
Polish Sexing Tips
Polish chicks may take a bit longer to show signs of their sex, but there are small indicators that can help determine it. It’s often …
Pekin Sexing Tips
Pekin Chicks are easy to sex around 4-6 weeks old. by complaring comb size, colour and wattle development. Males typically develop comb and wattles faster, …