Artificial Insemination for Chickens
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Demonstration of artificial insemination for chickens. I've only ever seen this described and it's a difficult thing to do when you've never seen anyone actually do it, so I'd like to provide this for all the poultry breeders out there who need it.
Pipettes are from http://www.rachelssupply.com/pipette.htm and are the 1.3 ml Fine Tip Mini Transfer Pipettes.
Good written instructions for AI can be found at http://www.cochinbantams.com/a__insemination.htm
I trim the feathers around the vent on the roo both so I can see what I'm doing and so that they don't soak up the semen as easily. Perform artificial insemination BEFORE feeding the hens or roos as you don't want to squeeze out poop instead of semen.