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How do they dub chicks?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by apc, Jan 18, 2010.

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  1. Jan 18, 2010 #1
    apc

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    Ideal hatchery offers dubbing of their chicks. Was wondering how this is done since they dont really have combs or waddles yet.
     

  4. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    fancbrd4me02

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    They would cut off part of the BEAK to prevent picking. Picking is more common with large production or crowded flocks. Generally, dubbing is not needed for the home flock.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2010 #3
    deerman

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    Quote:they do both debeaking, and decombing. decombing is dubbing.

    They do it the same with goat horns before they start growning.
     
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