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...
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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...
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A guide to the production and sale of eggs for small-scale and free-range egg producers published as Small Scale Egg Handlingby...
When starting a poultry enterprise, whether a small backyard flock or a large commercial operation, there are several factors to consider, says a University...
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An excellent idea for a science project is to build an inexpensive incubator. The incubator may be used for hatching eggs...
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