Busting Brooder Boredom: Activities and DIY Hacks to Prevent Poultry Pecking

Busting Brooder Boredom: Activities and DIY Hacks to Prevent Poultry Pecking

Author: MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK March 12, 2026 Duration: 24:20

Thank you to Home Fresh Feeds for sponsoring today's episode. 

Host Josh Wilder and producer Alyssa Warner discuss practical strategies for preventing "brooder boredom" and the aggressive pecking behaviors that can arise in young flocks. From DIY enrichment like "cool sticks" and suspended vegetables to essential tips on nutrition and space management, this episode provides homesteaders with the tools to raise well-socialized, healthy chickens.

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