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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

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

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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. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motherearthnewsmag 🌳 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@motherearthnewsmagazine  The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new episodes on Thursdays.

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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...

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