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Resources by Phillip J. Clauer

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Management Requirements for Meat Bird Flocks May 1, 2009 2902-1083
Management Requirements for Laying Flocks May 1, 2009 2902-1085
Raising Fowl and Small Animals in Urban Areas Sep 28, 2018 2902-1086 (APSC-148NP)
Raising Fowl and Small Animals in Urban Areas Sep 28, 2018 2902-1086 (APSC-148NP)
Brooding of Domestic Fowl May 1, 2009 2902-1087
Transporting Poultry in a Humane Manner
Poultry is transported for a few different reasons, for instance to fairs or markets, to a new owner, the vet, or to slaughter. Unfortunately, few people put much thought into how to best transport their fowl. As a result, birds experience distress, get sick or die in transit. This can be easily avoided. Consider the following factors before transporting fowl.
Sep 27, 2023 2902-1088 (APSC-188NP)
Transporting Poultry in a Humane Manner Sep 28, 2018 2902-1088 (APSC-147NP)
Incubating Eggs May 1, 2009 2902-1090
Proper Handling of Eggs: From Hen to Consumption May 1, 2009 2902-1091
Small-scale Poultry Housing Apr 28, 2023 2902-1092 (APSC-186NP)
Avian Disease Fact Sheet May 1, 2009 2902-1094
Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment May 1, 2009 2902-1095
Prevention of Egg Eating May 1, 2009 2902-1096
Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production Jul 12, 2022 2902-1097 (APSC-180NP)
Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production Jul 12, 2022 2902-1097 (APSC-180NP)
A Small-Scale Agriculture Alternative: Poultry May 1, 2009 2902-1099
Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Poultry
Leg and foot problems in poultry can be a serious health and animal welfare problem, with consequences for production too. Most leg and foot disorders in poultry can be prevented through proper nutrition and management. However, some problems can be genetic. Here we consider the causes of these problems in poultry. By taking proper management precautions, you can prevent leg and foot disorders from ever occurring.
Oct 12, 2023 APSC-193NP