Darkling Beetles The darkling beetle or lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, is rapidly becoming more of a nuisance in poultry operations. Large populations of beetles sometimes migrate to nearby residential areas, especially after …
Fleas are occasionally found in the poultry house. They are usually first noticed in the litter, where a wide range of hosts are attached, including rats, mice, chickens and people. …
This poem, “From a Bird’s Eye View,” is being republished from it’s appearance in the 1995 APA Yearbook. Who said Chicken shows are fun? I’ll be glad when it’s over …
The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor LeRoy “Lee” Morey A few words from LeRoy Morey: I was born into the poultry world. My mother’s father, Ralph Sage, was …
The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds A few words from Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds: It all started when we moved back from …
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Northeastern Poultry Congress is underway and moving full steam ahead planning this year’s show. We are proudly announcing a very special show this …
Dominique. Pilgrim fowl. Old Gray Hen. Blue Spotted Hen. Dominico. Dominecker. The Dominique chicken has gone through all of these names through the years, and could be comparable to the …
This article on feed and water management is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. The full manual can …
This article on what to do when you notice your birds are sick is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry …
One of the most popular and unique breeds of poultry is the Silkie chicken. Silkies are a true bantam, meaning there is no large fowl version of the Silkie, and …
The APA works to support the community breeding and raising Standard Bred Poultry in all its phases with a goal on breeding to the Standard of Perfection.