Medicated Vs. Non-Medicated Chick Starter, Cleaning Incubator Eggs, Chicken Breeds That Don’t Get Along, Good Ages To Butcher Roosters, & What To Do With Excess Roosters [Podcast]
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Medicated Vs. Non-Medicated Chick Starter, Cleaning Incubator Eggs, Chicken Breeds That Don’t Get Along, Good Ages To Butcher Roosters, & What To Do With Excess Roosters [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 2 minutes

There’s a lot of funky information out there about medicated chick starter vs. non-medicated chick starter – so that’s the main topic of today’s podcast! Essentially, both feeds are the same, with one significant difference.  If you’re not sure which is for you, then be sure to listen! But naturally, it’s not the only question…

How Many Roosters Are Enough? Giving Eggs To Broody Hens, Emergency First Aid Kits, Should I Help Chicks Hatch? How Do I Know Which Hen Laid Which Egg? [Podcast]
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How Many Roosters Are Enough? Giving Eggs To Broody Hens, Emergency First Aid Kits, Should I Help Chicks Hatch? How Do I Know Which Hen Laid Which Egg? [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 1 minute

Do you know the proper way to give a broody hen eggs so you don’t convince her to leave her nest? Or what should always be in your chicken emergency it? If not, then you’ll love this week’s podcast. It’s Wednesday, which means I take your questions, and I got some super valuable ones this…

Raise Mealworms, Red Wrigglers, & Crickets (And Save Money) [Podcast]
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Raise Mealworms, Red Wrigglers, & Crickets (And Save Money) [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 12 minutes

You might not believe raising mealworms, red wrigglers, or crickets for your chickens will save you money, but if you aren’t farming at least one of these 3 insects, you’re missing out. Although raising insects to feed your chickens isn’t the most thrilling idea to some people, it’s a very easy way to save some money…

Can I Keep Chicks In The House? What Killed My Chicks?, Are Heatlamps Necessary? Why Do Chickens Roll? Do Chicks Need Nesting Box Training? [Podcast]
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Can I Keep Chicks In The House? What Killed My Chicks?, Are Heatlamps Necessary? Why Do Chickens Roll? Do Chicks Need Nesting Box Training? [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 1 minute

Chicks, raccoon drama, chickens rolling, and nesting boxes are all on the table for today’s episode of What The Cluck?! In today’s podcast, I answer your questions, and we got some great ones this week. Like you, I’ve run to the feed store to buy some chicks, so it seems appropriate that most of this…

Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather With These Pro Tips [Podcast]
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Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather With These Pro Tips [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 10 minutes

Keeping chickens cool in hot weather can mean the difference between life and death. Really. Last summer, we dealt with some cases of heat stress, egg production suffered, and we even lost one friendly Cornish Cross rooster (you’ll hear all about that story in this week’s podcast!) I have a lot to share on this…

Can I Keep Chicks & Ducklings Together? Is Chick Grit Necessary? Can I Use Straw In My Coop? What Do I Do With A Hen’s First Egg? How Do I Deal With A Hen That’s A Bully? [Podcast]
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Can I Keep Chicks & Ducklings Together? Is Chick Grit Necessary? Can I Use Straw In My Coop? What Do I Do With A Hen’s First Egg? How Do I Deal With A Hen That’s A Bully? [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 1 minute

Can I keep chicks and ducklings together? You might be surprised at my answer. It’s Wednesday, which means I answer your questions about keeping chickens.  If you’ve wondered: Whether you can keep chicks and ducklings together in the same brooder If chick grit is necessary (and where to buy it) What you should do with…

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