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Quote: When you think of the millions of unwanted male chicks each year that are put to death, it makes sense. I am sure they cost less to feed than running a heat bulb and they are not going to start a fire. Plus, no brooder ever taught a chick how to eat and drink.

Many, many years ago, capons were trained to brood chicks but they never incubated or hatched eggs. Their breast feathers were usually plucked so that they actually looked to the chicks for warmth and comfort and in turn the chicks kept them warm.