Backyard Poultry

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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

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

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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