News

Gender ID of Baby Chicks
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows how to identify the gender of baby chicks, wing sexing, by the length of their covert and primary wing feathers.
Gender ID of Baby Chicks
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows how to identify the gender of baby chicks, wing sexing, by the length of their covert and primary wing feathers.

Tag that Chicken!
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery walks through the four types of poultry leg bands that she utilizes in her flock management.
Tag that Chicken!
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery walks through the four types of poultry leg bands that she utilizes in her flock management.

Are your coop doors smart?
Melissa demonstrates how the solar-powered, photovoltaic-controlled doors operate from www.chickendoors.com
Are your coop doors smart?
Melissa demonstrates how the solar-powered, photovoltaic-controlled doors operate from www.chickendoors.com

Baby Chick Care 101: Heat
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows the temperature sensor that she utilizes to maintain baby chicks at just the right heat level.
Baby Chick Care 101: Heat
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows the temperature sensor that she utilizes to maintain baby chicks at just the right heat level.

Baby Chick Care 101: Feed
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery talks about what feeders and bedding to use for baby chicks.
Baby Chick Care 101: Feed
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery talks about what feeders and bedding to use for baby chicks.

Baby Chick Care 101: Water
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery talks about the waterer style that she uses and mixing a vitamin supplement.
Baby Chick Care 101: Water
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery talks about the waterer style that she uses and mixing a vitamin supplement.