Poultry

Find tips for raising poultry, including broilers, layer chickens, and turkeys. This section also includes information on flock management, handling, animal health, equipment, buildings, and technology.

Webinar offers insight into avian influenza

As spring waterfowl migration increases exposure to avian influenza, a webinar from AgriSafe Network will explain how an outbreak happens and what to do if an infection is suspected.

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Feeding free-range chickens in cool weather

Providing supplementation helps chickens during cold weather.

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Avian influenza confirmed in commercial and backyard Iowa flocks

Avian Influenza is confirmed in a non-commercial backyard flock in Louisa County and a commercial layer flock in Wright County, Iowa.

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Avian influenza identified in an Iowa commercial layer flock

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was found in a commercial layer flock and this is the first confirmed case in Wright County in 2022.

Keep hens laying in fall and winter

As the hours of daylight decrease in the fall, hens tend to stop laying eggs. However, if you keep the chickens comfy with light and warmth, they'll reward you with more eggs.