Busting Brooder Boredom: Activities and DIY Hacks to Prevent Poultry Pecking
Release Date: 03/12/2026
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Thank you to 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. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/...
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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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