Are chickens really birds? Yes, chickens are birds. They share many features in common with other birds, including feathers, wings, and beaks. But in...
Few chicken breeds are truly outstanding for a cold climate. Specifically, three features make these breeds exceptionally cold hardy. They are:
Small wattles
Small...
First, let’s dispense with a few myths. Green muscle disease is not a disease. It is a disorder involving muscle degeneration. Second, among chickens...
In poultry production, maintaining strong biosecurity protocols in hatcheries is essential. Even with limited resources, applying core biosecurity principles can help reduce the presence...
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the EPA’s rule exempting air emissions from animal waste from EPCRA...
Michigan was supposed to be a quick summer getaway — a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the lakeshore. But in agriculture, I’ve learned...
Fielding questions from customers is one of the pleasures enjoyed by our team here at Cackle Hatchery®. Below are the 12 most answered questions...
Many Cackle Hatchery® customers depend on homegrown chickens to fill their freezers and feed their families. First-timers often have questions about the process. Below...
Spring and early summer are critical times for turkey producers to prepare in earnest for the surge of product demand that accompanies the holiday...
Many people are considering raising chickens in their backyards as a way of connecting with animals and becoming more self-sufficient. Chickens are a great...