Raising Poultry
Black Flies: What, Where, When and Why
What Are Black Flies? Black flies are tiny, blood-sucking flies in the insect family Simuliidae and are often called buffalo gnats or turkey gnats. Contrary to their name, black flies
Setting Goals In Your Breeding Program
Thought of the day is: Goals Without setting goals I have no idea if I am making progress in my breeding. I can be losing at shows but still meeting
Egg Production Decrease
As your laying hens age, how much will their egg production drop each year? Below is a handy chart that will give you an idea! Of course there are always
Lowering Stress in Poultry During Travel and Shows
Lowering stress in our birds is really important when traveling and being at the show, as it is quite an abnormal experience for them. Below I have provided 10 tips
The Blue Gene and Breeding Poultry
Many individuals are curious about the difference between birds with self-blue plumage color and blue plumage color. Crossing blue birds with self-blue birds is typically discouraged as the offspring produced
Rodent Problems Around Poultry
Have you ever been out in your bird pens (inside or outside) and notice something running quickly along a wall or fence-line? If you are like most folks who raise