Hatching Quality Chicks
Dr Tom Smith, Jr., extension poultry science specialist from Mississippi State University, introduces the inexperienced hatchery person to the various types of incubators and their operation for the hatching of chicken, turkey, waterfowl, game bird and...

Controlling Broodiness in Backyard Flocks
Dan L. Cunningham, extension poultry scientist at the University of Georgia offers advice on how to alter the environment to discourage broody behaviour in backyard flock in the May issue of the University's Poultry Tips.

Campylobacter Studied through the Turkey Production Chain
Although the number of Campylobacter found on the turkey farms were low, this food-borne pathogen was found quite widely on Finnish turkey farms and the slaughterhouse, according to researchers led by Dr Perko-Makela. The highlights of their recently...

Natural Mating and Breeding
Extension poultry scientists from the University of Georgia explain mating behaviour in chickens and how this knowledge can be used to manage a breeding flock in the January 2009 issue of the University's Hatchery/Breeder Tips.

Measuring Hatching Egg Shell Quality
A report into the effects of egg specific gravity and eggshell colour on hatchability by Jon Moyle, Doug Yoho and Keith Bramwell of University of Arkansas. They found that eggs with specific gravity values higher than 1.070 will hatch well, and that only...

Weighing Broiler Breeder Females Post-Feeding
By R. Keith Bramwell, Jon R. Moyle, Doug E. Yoho and Bob S. Harper, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture. Published in Avian Advice, Spring 2008, Volume 10, No. 1. The conclusions have important implications for both the timing of...

Encouraging Hens to Lay in Nests
The occurrence of non-nest eggs (floor and slat eggs) will lead to increased labour requirements, reduced hatching egg quality and a potential reduction in hatch and chick quality. Understanding the reasons why eggs are laid outside the nests and what...

Importance of Pullet Feeding Programs in Ensuring a Profitable Laying Flock
Technical Information bulletin 1 from the Canadian Poultry Industry Council. J. D. Summers reviews the importance of reaching a balance between physical and economic performance.

Secrets in Successful Rearing of Broiler Breeders
Jeanna L. Wilson, Extension Poultry Scientist with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, gives useful recommendations in the September 2001 issue of the University's Poultry Tips.

Lighting Programs For Backyard Egg Production
By Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. There are many factors that can influence the egg production of back yard flocks.

Aviagen Focus: Strong Links in the Supply Chain
By Aviagen. As the world’s leading poultry breeding company, operating in more than 85 countries, we understand the word “global.”

Small Flock Biosecurity
By Carlyle Bennett, Terry Whiting and Glen Duizer Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. With the current concerns about diseases such as avian influenza, owners of small flocks can take simple precautions to help prevent an outbreak of disease...

Feeding Broiler Breeders for Chick Quality
By Aviagen - For a chick to fulfil its genetic potential as a broiler chicken, it is imperative that it has the best possible start in life.

Salmonella control: protecting eggs and people
By Brian Sheehan and Rick van Oort, Intervet International, Boxmeer, Netherlands. Published in World Poultry.

About Lux and Light
By Ron Meijerhof, Senior Technical Specialist, Hybro B.V. - Light is extremely important for chickens. Not only do they need light to see and find food, water, nests etc, but also their reproductive system is triggered by light. To understand how it works,...