Backyard Poultry

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October 4, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host Backyard Chicken seminar series starting Oct. 21

Virtual workshops include chicken basics and egg grader training

September 18, 2024

Poultry camp and a passion for helping others

Immersive experience set Madison Perkins '27 on Department of Poultry Science path

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August 12, 2024

Small acreage landowner educational series set for Aug. 26-Oct. 7 in Waco

Courses focus on legal, business aspects of owning land

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July 19, 2024

Small acreage landowner series begins Aug. 13 in San Antonio

Courses cover topics including water wells, feral hogs, equine nutrition

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June 3, 2024

Cracking the mystery on chicken eggs

Discover why chickens lay different colors, shapes and shades

March 21, 2024

Backyard poultry health seminar to be held on April 6 in College Station

Event will feature topics on backyard poultry health, nutrition

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March 20, 2024

Egg prices increase ahead of Easter holiday

Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 19, 2024

February 5, 2024

Reasons not to hug, snuggle or kiss chicks and chickens

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares risks of getting too cozy with poultry

April 4, 2023

5 tips to raise happy, healthy baby chicks

Set yourself and your backyard chickens up for success by doing your homework before buying chicks this spring

April 11, 2022

Why are eggs different colors?

Eggs-ploring why chicken eggs are laid in different colors, shapes, shades

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August 20, 2021

Can you get salmonella from your backyard chickens?

Avoid salmonella infections from backyard poultry with basic hygiene after handling birds, eggs, meat

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February 26, 2021

Protect backyard chickens from disease, parasites

Bird, flock health critical for production, sustainability

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July 16, 2020

Backyard eggs: Tips for cleaning and storing eggs

Stay safe and get the most out of your hen’s eggs

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April 15, 2020

COVID-19 drives surge in at-home egg production

Basic tips to help beginners with hens and egg production

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April 1, 2020

Backyard chicken flocks for beginners

Producing fresh eggs or meat takes some know-how

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August 8, 2018

Backyard Basics Expo in San Antonio helps attendees learn self-sufficiency

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August 5, 2017

Backyard poultry producers should be wary of high temperatures

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September 20, 2016

Backyard Basics Expo helps people learn self-reliance, preserve the past

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August 10, 2016

Backyard poultry producers should take precautions against salmonella