January 2020 - Raising Chicken and Birds Resources

How to Keep Chickens in an Urban Environment

01/29/2020 | Keeping Birds

Chickens can be wonderful and profitable pets, so it’s no wonder chicken raising is catching on—even in large cities. However, if you’re making plans for a metropolitan flock, there are a few different things to keep in mind. Here are...

Selecting a Poultry Breed

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Keeping Birds|Purchasing Birds

Selecting a poultry breed doesn't have to be a hassle. Knowing a few key factors and what you're looking for means you can find the perfect poultry for your flock. The Basics A breed of chicken is a family of...

Shipping Live Birds

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Frequently Asked Questions|Purchasing Birds

Shipping live birds is a fairly complex process. The first concern is the safety and well-being of the birds. Secondly, various regulations set by states and national governments for the importation of poultry must be met. Finally, practical and regulatory...

General Pigeon Information

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Keeping Birds|Purchasing Birds

Keeping pigeons can be an exciting and satisfying hobby. As with all new adventures, reading and researching ahead of ordering and receiving pigeons is the best plan for success. We recommend the book, A Guide to Pigeon Keeping. There are...

How to Care For Baby Chicks, Ducks & Geese

01/25/2020 | Beginning Poultry|Keeping Birds|Purchasing Birds

BABY CHICKS NEED FEED, WATER, HEAT, LIGHT & SPACE. FEED Use a commercial chick starter for the first 8 weeks or follow the instructions that are specific to your feed. Cover the floor with several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle...

Glossary of Poultry and Waterfowl Terms

01/17/2020 | Frequently Asked Questions

ABA: American Bantam Association – One of the national poultry organizations, standards bodies and Judge Licensing organizations for the United States. Their focus is strictly on the bantam breeds of Chickens and Ducks. APA: American Poultry Association – One of the national poultry organizations, standards bodies...