Care of Ducks

This is the 3^rd of a series about raising commercial ducks as a 4-H or FFA Project. Articles cover a range of topics from the origin of ducks to showing ducks at the county fair.

The Origin of Ducks

This is the 2^ndof a series about raising commercial ducks as a 4-H or FFA Project. Articles cover a range of topics from the origins of ducks to showing ducks at the county fair.

Raising Commercial Ducks as a 4-H or FFA Project

Ducks can be raised for their meat, eggs or feathers. They are gregarious and enjoyable to watch. This series of articles covers a range of topics from the origin of ducks to showing ducks at the county fair.

Don’t cook your eggs before they’re laid

Tips to help your poultry flock beat the heat in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.

Life Cycle of a Laying Hen

Learn about the various stages in the life of a hen in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.

No Bad Eggs! Internal Egg Quality

Learn how to determine if an egg is “good” or “bad” and what attributes determine egg quality in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.

Avian Influenza and Biosecurity – 2020

Avian influenza is caused by a virus. It is not uncommon for wild birds (esp. waterfowl and shorebirds) to carry this virus. As these birds migrate, influenza can spread long distances quickly.

Preparing for Winter

Winter can be a difficult time for a small flock of chickens. There are several things you can do for them that will make it a little less of a struggle for both you and the chickens.

Raising Broilers and Roasters as 4-H and FFA Projects

Raising broilers as a 4-H or FFA project is an excellent first-step in the process of learning poultry husbandry and can result in high rewards. Learn all that you can before you start.

Raising Turkeys as a 4-H or FFA Project

Raising turkeys can be a rewarding enterprise. But the nature of the turkey, its size and cost set up a whole different set of challenges from other poultry. Learn all that you can before you start.