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Dr Mike Petrick advises on incubating, small scale poultry incubators

Dr. Mike Petrick, our vet on call once again the early summer 2023 issue of Small Farm Canada in “Ask a Farm Vet”. Dr. Mike gives some solid advice for poultry owners wishing to hatch their own poultry. It is about commitment to the process as much as the incubator itself according to this veterinarian. 

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