Cackle Hatchery Creates Legacy Hatching Chicks for 90 Years!

Cackle Hatchery, a family-owned business for 90 years, has navigated the evolution of hatcheries in the United States, breeding and production challenges, chick season and shipping challenges, feather sexing and breeding programs, the growth of backyard chickens, the impact of COVID-19, and the popularity of colored eggs and market trends. The conversation covers topics such as egg production and recipes, the annual chicken festival, event scheduling and coordination, poultry sales and seasonal trends, heritage turkeys and poultry breeding, work-life balance and business management, chick processing and homesteading camp, and ordering from Cackle Hatchery. The discussion also delves into community engagement and the challenges of managing a poultry business.TakeawaysCackle Hatchery's 90-year legacy reflects the evolution of hatcheries in the United States.The growth of backyard chickens has been impacted by COVID-19, leading to changes in market trends and the popularity of colored eggs. Annual chicken festivals are a significant community engagement opportunity for poultry businesses.Poultry sales and seasonal trends play a crucial role in the business operations of hatcheries.Chapters00:00 The Legacy of Cackle Hatchery06:23 Breeding and Production Challenges13:01 Feather Sexing and Breeding Programs20:42 Popularity of Colored Eggs and Market Trends27:04 Event Scheduling and Coordination34:04 Work-Life Balance and Business Management