Backyard
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Overview Lighting is an important management tool for small and backyard poultry flocks. Proper light levels and day‑length help regulate feed intake, growth, behavior, and egg production. LED (light‑emitting diode) bulbs have become a preferred lighting option for many poultry keepers because of their efficiency, durability, and spectrum control. In a real-world scenario, a small…
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PDF Version How many times have you heard about biosecurity? Too many to count? Yet, how often are biosecurity practices implemented on your farm and to what extent is it a priority? Talk to anyone who has had a bad disease outbreak on their farm due to outside factors and the issue of biosecurity becomes…
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PDF Version If you raise poultry as a hobby, or on a small-scale, it’s typically not feasible to mix your own feed. Larger-scale commercial operations maintain the ability to purchase bulk amounts of the individual ingredients, plus have the equipment to grind, mix, and pellet their feed. Buying an already formulated feed from a dealer…