Nature vs Nurture Hatching Chicks with Hens or Hatchers-Part 2

19/08/2025 19 min Temporada 3 Episodio 128
Nature vs Nurture Hatching Chicks with Hens or Hatchers-Part 2

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In Part 2 of Nature vs Nurture: Hatching Chicks with Hens or Hatchers, we explore the time-tested traditions of broody hens alongside the science of modern incubators. Discover:How to prepare housing and bedding for a broody henWhy moving a setting hen rarely works and what to do insteadThe benefits and drawbacks of peat moss, straw, and other bedding optionsWhy incubator calibration is critical for successThe importance of stable temperature and humidity for hatch ratesWhat to feed chicks in their first two weeks for the best startFrom beginner-friendly advice to advanced insights for serious breeders, this conversation blends personal stories, practical tips, and decades of poultry-keeping wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered whether Mother Nature or modern hatchers give better results, this episode will give you the clarity you need.To listen to this episode now go to www.thepoultrykeeperspodcast.com and don’t miss future episodes of the Poultry Keepers Podcast — subscribe for more expert poultry tips!#PoultryKeepersPodcast #PoultryKeepers360 #PoultryBreedersNutrition #ShowProFarmSupply #BackyardChickens #HatchingChicks #IncubatorTips #BroodyHen #PoultryManagement #ChickCare #PoultryPodcast #HomesteadChickens You can email us at - [email protected] our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured