Featured Stories

Breed Profile: Bourbon Red Turkey
January 22, 2024 · · Turkeys

The Bourbon Red is a naturally breeding turkey adapted to free-range systems and sustainable farming. Its smaller size suits families keen on heritage breeds and natural breeding.

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Ask the Expert: February/March 2024
January 2, 2024 · · Ask The Expert

Poultry Experts answer questions about scaly leg mites, eggshell deformities, poultry business regulations, blastodisc.

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Poultry News, Feb/Mar 2024
January 2, 2024 · · Poultry News

Backyard Poultry magazine Poultry News covers Lucy the Chicken, Ducks Unlimited, genome editing to control Avian influenza.

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Poultry Paradise in Scotland

From London to the Outer Hebrides, Clare Pussey started a new life and animal farm with alpaca, poultry, and pigs.

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Using a Quail Brooder in a Homeschooling Classroom
January 2, 2024 · · Quail

Students hatch quail and set up a quail brooder to learn about these incredible birds.

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The Useful Goose
January 2, 2024 · · Geese

Geese are a versatile addition for your farm or homestead, from guardians to meat birds to goose down.

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Gumboro Disease

Gumboro disease, caused by the infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) is a highly contagious virus affecting chicks under 16 weeks of age.

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Maintaining Your Pastures for Poultry

Caring for your pastures increases their biodiversity and bioavailability of food for poultry and waterfowl.

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Preparing for Predators
December 29, 2023 · · Feed & Health, Members Only

Prepare for predators like raptors, rat snakes, American mink, Cooper’s hawks, with netting and reflectors.

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Canestrelli Cookies
December 29, 2023 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Canestrelli cookies have an extra rich and delicate texture with the addition of cooked egg yolks. Learn how to make your own at home!

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