Featured Stories

The Farm at Prophetstown
February 25, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Nestled right in Prophetstown State Park, you will find a treasure worth visiting. The Farm is a 95-acre working farm that you can visit from April until November seven days a week.

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Pink Pigeons
February 25, 2020 · · Members Only, Poultry 101

The decline of pink pigeons began with the arrival of humans in Mauritius, who destroyed the bird’s habitats, cutting down native vegetation until only 1.5% of the original, good-quality forest remained. By 1990 only nine birds remained.

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Holderread’s Lost Bantam Ducks
February 25, 2020 · · Poultry 101

Aztec ducks are a diminutive, hardy, and highly decorative duck that’s friendly and easily raised by the non-specialist. 

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Puffed Dutch Baby Pancake
February 25, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Learn how to make a delicious puffed dutch baby pancakes that are perfect as a sweet treat or a savory snack.

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Halal Chicken and Rice Recipe
February 25, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

There aren’t a lot of recipes that are extremely involved that I’m willing to cook. But this recipe, Halal chicken, is worth the effort.

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All Cooped Up: Fowl Typhoid and Pullorum Disease
February 25, 2020 · · Feed & Health, Members Only

Pullorum disease and fowl typhoid are both caused by two strains of the Salmonella enterica bacteria. Though virtually eradicated from commercial flocks in most developed countries, outbreaks in backyard flocks, game birds, and wild birds still happen.

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Ask the Expert – April/May 2020
February 25, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Members Only

Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.

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Oregano for Chickens
February 24, 2020 · · Feed & Health

While dosing with oregano oil isn’t recommended, adding fresh and dried oregano to your flock’s diet is, and it can help keep them healthy.

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Backyard Poultry April/May 2020
February 22, 2020 · · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry April/May 2020 • 15/2 is in-home March 12th but available online NOW! Subscribe for stories on rare and exotic poultry breeds, the difference between white vs. brown eggs, and a disease profile of fowl typhoid and pullorum disease.

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Fowl Typhoid and Pullorum Disease
February 21, 2020 · · Flock Files

Pullorum disease and fowl typhoid affect all poultry and various wild birds. Though virtually eradicated from commercial flocks in most developed countries, outbreaks still happen in backyard flocks, game birds, and wild birds.

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