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…

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…

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…

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: 11 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…

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…

Is My Hen Laying Eggs Yet?! Decoding Her Tell-Tale Signs (Plus Ideas To Use & Preserve Eggs) [Podcast]
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Is My Hen Laying Eggs Yet?! Decoding Her Tell-Tale Signs (Plus Ideas To Use & Preserve Eggs) [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 2 minutes

If you’re not sure if your hens are laying eggs yet, there are some tell-tale signs you can look for. In this podcast, I reveal my favorite ways to tell whether my hens are laying yet.   You can stand around and watch to see if an egg pops out (I’ve done that – you’ll…