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Raising Chicks and Growing Pullets for Home Egg Production
MF3687
This publication describes how to raise chicks and pullets to produce eggs at home for beginners. 4 pages, color.
Published Date: Aug 2025
Salmonella in Livestock Feed
by Olivia Harrison Cassandra Jones
MF3549
Publication describes strategies to decrease the spread of Salmonella disease in feed mills. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Jul 2021
Planning a Market Broiler Competition for Your County Fair
MF3310
Market broiler competitions are popular at county, regional, and state fairs. This publication offers tips for organizing an event where you live. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jun 2017
Avian Influenza Prevention in Gamebird and Ratite Facilities
MF2114
Tips for game bird and ratite producers on how to recognize and limit exposure to this deadly disease. 2-page, b/w.Revision Date: Apr 2017
Judging Poultry at the County Fair
MF3285
Health requirements and judging criteria for open class and 4-H production and exhibition divisions for county fairs in Kansas. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2016
Housing Tips for Small Poultry Flocks
MF3296
When evaluating housing plans for small poultry flocks, follow these guidelines to keep your birds safe, healthy and productive. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jun 2016
Safe Transport of Poultry and Gamebirds in Kansas
by C. J. Delfelder R. Scott Beyer
MF3286
When preparing to transport birds to shows, fairs, and sales in Kansas, follow these guidelines to prevent loss and disease while increasing bird comfort and production. 2-page, color.Published Date: May 2016
Factors Affecting Egg Quality
EP127
Many factors affect egg quality. As a hen ages, the shells thin. Genetics, feed quality, medications and environment (light, temperature, etc.) play a role in egg quality.Published Date: Jan 2005
West Nile Virus and Chickens
EP117
Mosquitos transmit the virus to birds. There is no evidence that direct transmission from birds to humans can occur. Can I still eat the eggs and meat? Yes, if your birds are generally healthy.Published Date: Feb 2003
Poultry Nutrition for the Small Flock
by R. Scott Beyer Kenneth J. Wilson
EP80
A sound nutrition program is essential to a successful poultry operation. From an economic standpoint, feeding accounts for 60 to 70 percent of the cost of production.Published Date: Dec 2000
Preventing Blackhead Disease in Turkeys and Game Birds
EP69
Symptoms, control, and prevention of blackhead disease in Kansas turkeys and gamebirds.Published Date: Mar 2000
Preventing Hens From Eating Eggs
EP70
Methods used to prevent hens from eating eggs.Published Date: Mar 2000
Management of the Small Flock of Chickens
MF2390
Tips on raising a small flock of chickens.Published Date: May 1999
Eliminating Mites in Poultry Flocks
MF2387
Mites on poultry. Types and appropriate treatments are discussed. 4 p.Published Date: Apr 1999
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