Tag: poultry
Attacks on South Carolina farms leave 300,000 chickens dead
The attacks cost farm operators a total of about $1.7 million.
Ohio poultry owners advised to increase biosecurity
COLUMBUS — Three worrisome strains of avian flu have been detected in birds out West.
Backyard chickens for beginners
Backyard chickens are common in rural areas, but chicken farming is becoming increasingly popular in urban areas, especially with Millennials.
Poultry production may be ramping up
Broiler growers in the United States reportedly placed 166 million chicks for meat production, which was also up by 3 percent from November 2013.
At Meadowhawk Farm, a turkey’s diet influences its taste
Meadowhawk Farm raises bronze and heritage turkeys.
Online class will help smaller poultry farmers
Many small farms integrate a poultry enterprise -- and many new farmers get started with poultry -- because chickens, eggs, turkeys, and ducks are popular with customers, low-investment, quick-turnaround enterprises.
Backyard poultry takes more than just a little chicken feed
Thinking about backyard poultry? Think manure. Think adequate coop space. Think water. Think feed. Think animal care.
Extension provides information on small and backyard poultry flocks
LINCOLN, Neb. -- In 1950 there were poultry science departments at more than 40 state colleges and universities. Today six have departments of poultry...
Extension provides information on small and backyard poultry flocks
LINCOLN, Neb. — In 1950 there were poultry science departments at more than 40 state colleges and universities. Today six have departments of poultry...
W.Va. poultry grower vindicated: EPA backs off Clean Water permit demand
The U.S. EPA has withdrawn an order demanding that West Virginia poultry grower Lois Alt obtain a Clean Water Act discharge permit for stormwater runoff from her farmyard.
