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Updated: December 16, 2021
Buying Birds
When buying birds, caution should be exercised. New birds should be bought only from reputable locations. Avoid auctions, flea markets, and imported poultry from "dockside sales". Reputable locations that sell birds may include hatcheries and breeders who participate in USDA's National Improvement Plan.
Updated: December 16, 2021
Basic Flock Management
There are many different species of poultry that you can raise. The species you decide to raise will depend on the type of production you want to be involved with as well as personal preference.
Updated: December 14, 2021
Predator Control
Protecting your chickens from predators: It’s one of a chicken lover’s worst fears – losing a beloved chicken to a predator. It can happen to the best of us no matter how well we build our coops, how closely we watch our birds while they free range, and how much we love our chickens.
Updated: December 10, 2021
Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region
This Fact Sheet shows how owing a flock of chickens can be a rewarding and educational hobby as well as a source of fresh eggs. While more often a problem for small and backyard flocks, predators can cause damage and loss of birds on farms of all sizes
Updated: December 10, 2021
Meat Birds: Rules and Regulations
In Maryland, you may sell your products from your property, but you may not sell at a farmer's market location or any other location off the farm without certification from Maryland's Food Quality Assurance program.
Updated: December 10, 2021
HACCP Planning in Poultry
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point systems. It is a management tool used to protect food in the food supply against biological, chemical and physical hazards.
Updated: December 10, 2021
Synopsis of the Maryland Egg Law
The Maryland Egg Law Synopsis
Updated: December 10, 2021
Egg Inspection - MDA
The Egg Inspection program is responsible for enforcement of the Maryland Egg Law enacted to provide Maryland consumers with wholesome, high quality eggs. The law also provides fair trading practices for the egg industry as all sellers of eggs must comply with the requirements.
Updated: December 10, 2021
Selling Eggs: Rules and Regulations
In the state of Maryland, all eggs must be graded and sized if they are for sale. The sale of unclassified eggs is not permitted.
Updated: December 10, 2021
Guidelines for Small Producers Selling Eggs
Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance, has a list of guidelines for small flock egg producers that want to sell their eggs.
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