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Updated: October 19, 2022

Rodent Control on Small Poultry Farms

Mice and rats are nuisance animals that typically can be found anywhere that poultry are grown. These rodents can spread disease and cause structural damage to your facilities, resulting in economic losses.
mouse
Updated: September 9, 2022

Poultry Health Guidelines and Recommendations from the APA

The American Poultry Association is very interested in making sure that birds present at any APA sponsored event are always treated in a humane manner and that state/provincial regulations governing the testing of birds are followed. Toward that end, the APA offers the following health and sanitation guidelines that the Association recommends.
Backyard Chicken
Updated: September 9, 2022

Rodent Control on Small Poultry Farms

Mice and rats are nuisance animals that typically can be found anywhere that poultry are grown. These rodents can spread disease and cause structural damage to your facilities, resulting in economic losses. Rodents are known to carry up to 45 different diseases including leptospirosis, Salmonellosis, fowl pox and erysipelas.
mouse
Updated: August 9, 2022

Infectious Coryza (IC): Frequently asked questions (FAQs) (FS-1131)

Infectious Coryza (IC) is a rapidly spreading respiratory disease that mainly affects chickens and, occasionally, pheasants and Guinea fowl of all ages. Currently, there is an ongoing outbreak in some poultry flocks in the northeastern U.S. This publication addresses the most frequently asked questions about IC and how to prevent and control it. Authors: Mostafa Ghanem and Nathaniel Tablante; Title: Infectious Coryza (IC): Frequently asked questions (FAQs) (FS-1131)
Updated: July 28, 2022

Small Flock Nutrition

A good nutrition program is vital to a successful poultry operation. Nutrition is defined as the science of digestion, absorption, and utilization of the nutrients in feedstuffs.
Poultry - Small Flock Feeding
Updated: July 22, 2022

Small Flock Layer Budget - 100 by Dale M. Johnson

This budget was developed by Dale Johnson, Farm Management Specialist, University of Maryland Extension. It is based on his personal experience and in consultation with other small flock producers. Small flock production is highly variable. Good management is important for efficiency. Some producers will be less efficient while others will be more efficient.
Small Flock Chickens in backyard setting
Updated: July 13, 2022

Basic Management of Poultry in Developing Communities

Chickens can be found throughout the world, and are efficient at converting feed stocks into high quality protein. Because of its low cost to start and operate, along with its potential to improve lives, poultry production is one of the most common beginning farm ventures in the world.
Updated: June 21, 2022

Prevention of Predation

Protecting your small flock from natural predators.
Red-Tailed Hawk - Bird of Prey
Updated: June 21, 2022

Winter Weather and Small Flocks

By starting winter preparations early, there will be plenty of time to fix any problems before the cold sets in.
chickens in the snow
Updated: June 21, 2022

Home Processing

Many people are interested in processing their own birds for home use or for resale. Please be sure to follow proper MDA guidelines for processing meat birds and be aware of regulations for selling meat from your farm or in markets.
From theprairiehomestead.com picture of man holding processed chicken