The Origin of Ducks
This is the 2nd of 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.
Poultry
Poultry and egg producers with flocks of all sizes and purposes can learn more about housing, nutrition, health, husbandry, and youth activities.
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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.
Exhibiting Eggs as a 4-H or FFA Project
This is the 5th of a series about ready-to-lay pullets and eggs as a 4-H or FFA Project. Articles cover a range of topics from the origin of chickens to showing chickens and eggs at the county fair.
