Raising small backyard flocks of dual-purpose chickens has grown extraordinarily over the last few years. Dual-purpose chickens are chickens that are good for both laying eggs and for harvesting for ...

Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation ...

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has a new monthly podcast that will be of interest to commercial poultry producers and industry professionals in Arkansas. Podcast host Zac ...

While it may seem as though wild bird migration has just ended, spring migration will be starting soon. As wild bird movement increases, the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across ...

There has been growing interest recently in raising poultry and producing homegrown eggs. But, there is a lot to know before getting started, such as state and federal regulations, proper nutrition ...

The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is proud to announce the 2026 class of PSA Fellows, the highest honor the organization bestows upon its members. This distinguished designation is granted for ...

Avian influenza has recently been detected in various parts of the country, and North Dakota State University Extension experts are urging poultry and dairy owners to strengthen their biosecurity ...

Prevent poultry access to open water sources such as puddles, ditches, ponds or seasonal water accumulation. Provide municipal or well water only; do not use untreated surface water for drinking or ...

On a September afternoon, Georgie Cartanza walked inside one of her chicken houses to check on tens of thousands of chicks. The chicks, just three days old, were smaller and lighter than a tennis ball ...

Poultry science extension specialist Zac Williams is passionate about education, both in the poultry house and in the classroom. "I enjoy teaching, whether that be through extension programming or in ...

There has been growing interest recently in raising poultry and producing homegrown eggs. But, there is a lot to know before getting started, such as state and federal regulations, proper nutrition ...