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New McMurray Hatchery APA Certified Breeds & Giveaway

We are excited to share that chicken keepers can now purchase chicks from flocks certified as meeting American Poultry Association Standards from Murray McMurray Hatchery. “This certification validates our breeder flock practices,” said McMurray Hatchery Vice President Tom Watkins. “We are trying to highlight conservation and support the APA.” Five of Murray McMurray Hatchery’s breeds […]

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The Blue Gene and Breeding Poultry

Breeding Poultry, Raising Poultry, Resources / By Lindsay Helton

Many individuals are curious about the difference between birds with self-blue plumage color and blue plumage color. Crossing blue birds with self-blue birds is typically discouraged as the offspring produced do not adhere to the standard for those breeds that have the two color varieties approved. Let’s explore the differences in the blue gene (Bl)

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Rodent Problems Around Poultry

Pest Control, Raising Poultry / By APA Admin

Have you ever been out in your bird pens (inside or outside) and notice something running quickly along a wall or fence-line? If you are like most folks who raise poultry, occasionally seeing a mouse or rat is not out of the question, however ignoring that situation can result in major rodent problems down the

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Cross Beak

Raising Poultry / By Lindsay Helton

I have come across several inquiries asking questions about cross beak and its origin. Numerous scientific studies have been completed on the subject. I reviewed several of the scientific studies on this defect and summarized the results below. Research on Cross Beak Landauer reported that the frequency of eye abnormalities with cross beak present is

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Blue Eggshell: What Pigments Create This?

1 Comment / Raising Poultry, Resources / By Lindsay Helton

This article reviews the biochemical and physiological characteristics of the blue eggshell, characteristic of Araucana and Ameraucana chickens. Numerous studies and scientific advances have occurred which have gradually increased our knowledge of the blue-green pigments that create a blue eggshell. It is important to note that the pigment has been renamed several times over the

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Backyard Bird Feeders And your flock

Pest Control, Raising Poultry, Resources / By APA Admin

Birds—including those in your flock—come in many different and beautiful forms. And the appreciation of birds, whether they are laying eggs in your coop or migrating to South America—can take on many forms. Do you own a pair of binoculars? A birding magazine subscription? Perhaps a bird house or a bird identification guide? Many people

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Conditioning Show Birds: The Foundation

Raising Poultry, Showing Poultry / By APA Admin

Whether it’s a building structure or a sports program I think we can all agree they won’t last long without a strong, solid foundation. Have you ever given any thought to what the foundation of conditioning show birds might be? The best conditioning programs are built on good husbandry practices which can make all the

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Poultry Predators & Control Strategies

Pest Control, Raising Poultry, Uncategorized / By APA Admin

Dealing with poultry predators can be a frustrating experience. Who are the culprits that we are dealing with? How can we identify the specific poultry predators? What can we do to prevent problems with predation? These are all questions that are important to consider when we want to control predators of our poultry yards. I’ve

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WATER, THE PRIME INGREDIENT

Raising Poultry, Resources / By APA Admin

It’s wintertime. The Temperature is hovering in the single digits, and the wind chill factor is several degrees below zero. The alarm clock rings at 6 a.m. and I go through my same routine. While others are lying in bed or warming up their cars, I am dressing and “schlepping” buckets of warm water to by bantam

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Poultry Lice in Crested Breeds

Pest Control, Raising Poultry / By APA Admin

The crests and beards on some breeds are the perfect environment for poultry lice and mites. Raising healthy poultry means keeping a healthy flock, and managing pests, including lice and mites. Below we have a picture of poultry lice and their egg casings. The top arrow (purple) shows the egg casings around the shaft

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