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CHICKEN BREEDING SERIES 🪐Understanding Chicken Genetics 🐓🔬 Hey everyone! 👋 In our last post, we introduced the basics of chicken breeding. 🐓 Now, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of chicken genetics! 🔬 ⚜️Genetics 101_📚 -Genetics is the study of how traits are inherited from one generation to the next. 🐓 - In chickens, genetics play a crucial role in determining characteristics like feather color, egg production, and temperament. 🥚 🔑Key Genetic Concepts🔑 Here are some key

Breeding Chickens for Egg Production: A Comprehensive Guide 🥚 Traits to Avoid 🚫 1.Broodiness 🙅‍♀️: ✨Hens that go broody can significantly reduce egg production. ✨Broodiness is a natural behavior, but it can be detrimental to commercial egg production. -✨A broody hen will sit on eggs for 6-9 weeks or more, and some breeds are more prone to broodiness than others. ✨Avoid broody breeds if you’re looking for good egg layers. 2. Heavy Bodies ⚖️: ✨Those hens with great big bodies aren’t the best la