Medicated Vs. Non-Medicated Chick Starter, Cleaning Incubator Eggs, Chicken Breeds That Don’t Get Al

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 we discuss! Roosters are becoming more of a hot topic, and we had a couple head-scratchers about the male side of the coop.   Of course, we also had plenty of questions about incubating eggs, since hens are laying again and everyone wants homegrown chicks.   In this episode...   You'll learn:   The difference between medicated and non-medicated chick starter (and what that medication really is) Why it's a bad idea to remove manure before incubating eggs Whether breed makes a difference to flock dynamics The best age to butcher roosters (and why it's breed-dependent) Ideas to re-purpose extra roosters that are both humane and self-sufficient (and why your neighbors might thank you)   Links We Discuss: Healthy Coop Boot Camp My favorite brand of chick starter Butcher kit I recommend Incubator I use       Transcript: Coming soon. I'd like to hear from you! What do you think is a good age to butcher a rooster? Leave a comment below!

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