https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/index.xmlhttps://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://extension.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/molting-and-determining-production-of-laying-hens.phpA guide to better understand and evaluate the status of egg production in the domestic fowl.https://extension.usu.edu/small-acreage-livestock/research/a-farmers-guide-to-egg-quality-safety-and-flock-health.phpThis guide offers practical advice to help you raise resilient, high-laying hens and build a successful small-scale egg production system, no matter your level of experience.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/handling-baby-poultry.phpChickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, and game birds can harbor and transmit certain agents that might infect people. These practices will help minimize the chance for disease transmission between you and your poultry.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/biosecurity-principles-protecting-your-investment.phpA guide on disease prevention for exhibition poultry, covering biosecurity practices like flock isolation, sanitation, equipment disinfection, and quarantine procedures.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/housing-backyard-chickens.phpAn overview of basic housing principles for small flocks of chickens. https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/what-is-expected-of-the-poultry-showman.phpPoultry showmanship is the opportunity for you as a young exhibitor to demonstrate your abilities as a poultry steward and to communicate your knowledge of the poultry industry.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/causes-and-control-of-sected-diseases-related-to-backyard-chicken-flocks-in-utah.phpAlthough most small backyard flocks of chickens remain relatively healthy, it is useful to note a few diseases and abnormalities that may be occasionally encountered.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/basics-for-raising-backyard-chickens.phpA guide to raising backyard chickens, covering brooding, housing, perches, nest boxes, water, feed, predator control, lighting, egg production and molting.https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/research/hatching-and-caring-for-chicks.phpThis fact sheet provides essential guidelines for hatching eggs and raising chicks, covering topics such as egg collection, incubation, candling, hatching, and chick care. It includes best practices for ensuring a high hatch rate, proper storage, brooder https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/basic-selection-nutrtion-and-care-of-show-poultry.phpThe championship potential of a chicken is determined by genetics. Genetics are the traits inherited from its parents. The chicken’s environment dictates if the genetic potential can be met.https://extension.usu.edu/small-acreage-livestock/research/a-farmers-guide-to-egg-quality-safety-and-flock-healthThis guide offers practical advice to help you raise resilient, high-laying hens and build a successful small-scale egg production system, no matter your level of experience.https://extension.usu.edu/small-acreage-livestock/research/managing-chickens-from-chicks-to-peak-egg-production.phpThis fact sheet covers poultry history, top egg-laying breeds, egg anatomy, nutrition, and practical tips to help farmers improve productivity and run successful egg production ventures.https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/research/hatching-and-caring-for-chicksEssential guidelines for hatching eggs and raising chicks, covering topics such as egg collection, incubation, candling, hatching, and chick care.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/principles-of-feeding-small-flocks-of-chickens-at-home.phpAn overview of feeding and nutrition principles for chicken owners, including water, feed quality, feeding systems and feed consumption.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/preparing-your-bird-for-the-poultry-showmanship-contest.phpCareful preparation prior to the show is necessary to be an effective show person. The calmness of the chicken is a reflection of how much the bird has been handled and worked with prior to the show.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/organizing-a-poultry-showmanship-contest.phpA guide to organizing a poultry showmanship contest, including eligibility, class divisions, equipment, location, timing and judge qualifications.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/information-for-the-poultry-showmanship-judge.phpA guide for judges evaluating youth poultry showmanship competitions, covering how to assess exhibitors' stewardship skills, bird presentation, and poultry knowledge.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/selecting-and-preparing-broilers-for-show.phpRaising meat-type chickens at home can be a rewarding and productive experience. Not only does it put meat in the freezer, it can also be a great 4-H project for young poultry enthusiasts.https://extension.usu.edu/poultry/research/basics-for-raising-junior-market-turkeys-for-junior-turkey-show.phpThis fact sheet is constructed to be used by 4-H and FFA youth for training or as a tool to aid in the growing of market turkeys for the Utah Junior Turkey Show or for local turkey shows.