teflon poisoning

Whether you've just hatched your own chicks in your incubator, an ordered batch of chicks from the hatchery has just arrived, or you brought home a box of fuzzy butts of joy from the feed store, if you don't have a broody in your coop to raise them you will need to brood and raise them yourself...

What is PTFE? How can it harm my chickens? Polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE, often known by the brand name Teflon, is a synthetic polymer often used as a non-stick coating for cooking pans. It is also used to coat shatter-resistant heat lamps, particularly within the food service industry. When...