Brooding
Brooding is the care of young chicks immediately after hatching until they can regulate their own body temperature. During this stage, farmers provide heat,...
Debeaking
Debeaking is the process of trimming or cutting the tip of a bird’s beak to reduce injuries caused by pecking. It is commonly done...
Laying cycle
Laying cycle is the period in which a hen produces eggs, starting from the point of maturity until production declines. Most hens begin laying...
Pecking order
Pecking order is the social ranking system that birds establish within a flock. Stronger or dominant birds often control access to feed, water, and...