Episode 164 Vorwerk Chicken / The Science of Feather Preening / Baked Mashed Potatoes / Nutrena High Pro Scratch
In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful and very rare European heritage breed chicken - the Vorwerk. Our main topic is a deep dive into the science of preening; the surprising benefits for your poultry, and how to deal with any problems. We share our recipe for easy and delicious baked mashed potatoes, and finish up with our thoughts about Nutrena's High Protein Scratch Grains.
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Preening:
"Uropygial Gland - An Overview" Science Direct
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/uropygial-gland#:~:text=This%20gland%20is%20absent%20in,%2C%20some%20pigeons%2C%20and%20doves.&text=The%20uropygial%20gland%20produces%20a,vitamin%20D3%20is%20ingested.
"Preen Gland Function in Layer Fowls" British Poultry Science, March, 2004
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8590493_Preen_gland_function_in_layer_fowls_Factors_affecting_preen_oil_fatty_acid_composition
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