1. Jul 30, 2008 #1
   

   chicksgalore Songster

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   Okay, I've been checking out mail-order chicks and have read several places now including on here about the hatcheries sticking roosters in for --what do they put them in for--??

    
2. Jul 30, 2008 #2
   

   bluey thootp veteran

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   ...heat as I understand it, and to take up some space to prevent shifting just like the "packing peanut".

    

   Last edited: Jul 30, 2008
3. Jul 30, 2008 #3
   

   Farmer Kitty Flock Mistress

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   They use them to keep the temps up. Most people order pullets so there is an excess of roos and that is why they use the roos as packing peanuts.

    

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