• Uriel238 [all pronouns]@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    I’d think they could genetically engineer the egg layers to only produce males in certain conditions (such as when they’re incubated at a higher temperature), then only breed males when they need more roosters.

    OR, if sex is selected by sperm type (as with humans) artificially inseminate the hens.

    I suspect there are dozens of valid technical solutions that are cost effective and would allow them to not shred male chicks.