Penn Vet's Sherrill Davison reminds poultry owners to collect eggs often. Eggs that sit for too long in the nest
may have an increased risk...
Even when the wintertime brings a slight reduction in electrical demand, it does not mean that electrical-system maintenance and inspection should be postponed or...
Mary E. Henry, Jessica M. Ryals, Alicia Halbritter, and Derek L. Barber2
Raising backyard chickens is an increasingly popular way to explore self-sufficiency, connect with...
Teaching Tools for Beginning Farmers
Manna Pro Products, LLC, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition, announced the launch of a video series on YouTube...
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is considered to be the most economically significant mycoplasmal pathogen in poultry. MG is a slow-spreading infection that often goes undetected, and infected birds...
Before establishing a backyard chicken flock, check local laws and homeowners’ association (HOA) covenants. Raising chickens is not allowed in many urban areas. The...
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Marek’s disease is one of the most widespread poultry diseases in the world. It is a highly contagious viral disease caused...
Source: Purina
As you get started on the journey of raising backyard chickens, it’s fun to look forward to the milestones you will celebrate with...
If you have attended one of AFAC’s backyard chicken webinars then you will most likely recognize the name Cassandra Kirkpatrick. While most regard Cassandra...