15 research outputs found
Producing Quail for Home Consumption
4 pp., 1 photoHobby and backyard producers are becoming interested in producing quail for home consumption. This publication gives tips on housing and brooding, nutrition, lighting, cannibalism, health and slaughter. It includes three recipes
The Home Broiler Flock
4 pp., 3 photosMany families are interested in producing their own broiler chickens for home consumption. This publication discusses purchasing chicks, preparing and operating the brooder, feeding chicks, maintaining proper lighting and ventilation, and ensuring broiler health
The Small Laying Flock
4 pp.This publication helps families interested in maintaining a small laying flock to produce eggs for home consumption. It covers housing, feeding and management of pullets and laying hens
Producing Turkeys for Show
4 pp.This publication gives the turkey exhibitor complete instructions for purchasing, feeding, housing and caring for show turkeys. There are also helpful tips for transporting and handling birds
How to Produce Broilers and Roasters for Show
6 pp., 5 photos, 1 illustrationThe successful exhibitor of show broilers and roasters will give careful attention to purchasing, housing, feeding, and maintaining the health of birds. This publication gives complete instructions for 4-H members and anyone who shows poultry