Sexing baby chicks at a hatchery are quite common nowadays. You may want some pullets, but no one can give a 100% guarantee that you will only get hens. You will end up having at least one rooster in your flock as there is no assurance of not getting even a single ‘boy chicken!’ It will take a few weeks to find out whether it’s a hen or a cock. So, what next? Well, if you are wondering what to do with unwanted birdies, then you are in the right place. This article is all about how to get rid of a rooster. Let’s begin.

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Ducks, very unfortunately, are prone to injuries. Animal attacks and accidents are the two most common reasons. More often than not, the injury is on the leg. And, needless to say, it becomes outrageously difficult for them to endure the pain and to recuperate. As a duck owner or caretaker, there are a few steps that you can take to help your bird. In this article, we shall guide you with a few tips so that you fix the injured duck leg in no time!

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How to Save a Baby Chick from Dying?

If you have a poultry farm or planning to have one soon, it is vital to know the ways to save a baby chick. Apart from knowing the procedures for proper incubation and hatching the eggs, the information about keeping them healthy is necessary. Knowing all the precautions and tips will help you to revive your chick in case of emergencies.

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It is indeed a wonderful feeling to raise chickens. It could be messy sometimes and surely requires a lot of effort, but you forget all the stress once you go to your backyard where they are laying their eggs! Your routine must be set from waking up, collecting fresh eggs, feed the chickens, and go to bed. But what if your morning motivation starts losing its essence? What if your backyard flock, your beloved chickens stop laying eggs? Well, in that case, you may need to change specific methods. You may have to motivate your birds to lay eggs again. This article will help you to serve your purpose.

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With the new advances in technology, we now have an incubator that can be used to hatch the eggs. An incubator is a device or machine to keep the eggs safe and hatch them at the proper time. Those people who have a poultry farm or are raising birds know how vital it is to give an appropriate environment for the eggs to hatch. There are many types of incubators available in the market today. However, the most convenient ones are digital ones. Incubators have a feature of egg turning and controlling the temperature.

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For me, baby ducks are the definition of cuteness. I also like baby chicks, kitties, puppies, but I am quite partial when it comes to ducklings. I think they look gorgeous with their big beaks and webbed feet. Also, I love their sound. Yes, I do not deny the fact that sometimes it becomes noisy and creepy, but still, ducklings are worth fighting for! My team and I raise such birds for a long time and have figured out many ideas on how to take care of your pet.

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Chickens are birds, yes you read it right! For a long time now people have been confused and searching for the answer to this question that is chickens mammals or reptiles or birds. We will discuss in depth that’s why chickens are birds by comparing the characteristics of chicken with mammals and reptiles to get a better understanding.

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