Living the Country Life

Poultry Content

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Poultry producers are encouraged to enroll in the NPIP to prevent disease and maintain quality of their flocks
Radio interview source: Steve Roney, Director, National Poultry Improvement Plan     Listen to the radio story mp3 or read below In the 1930s, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or...
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This Country View episode features Jay and Jen Louden who find delight in multicolored poultry.
Jay and Jen Louden of Newbury, Ohio, live on three-acres of land with four kids, a few farm animals, and dozens of colorful poultry. Jen says they started out with chickens to have eggs to sell....
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Raising baby ducks and geese isn't a whole lot different from chickens. A warm, dry brooding area, and quality food and water allow young waterfowl to grow into beautiful adults.
Radio interview source: Phil Clauer, Extension Poultry Specialist, Penn State University Listen here to the radio story (mp3) or read below   Domesticated ducks and geese don...
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These fun reader photos show that when it comes to chickens, big personality comes in small packages!
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The Tobiaszes pack a lot of enterprises into their Illinois acreage.
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Raising chickens requires a coop and creativity. Here are a few of your favorite chick inns.
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While individual coop designs will vary according to your whim and fancy, every great chicken coop shares seven common characteristics.
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Merriam Last has a passion for the past. She's turned 39-acres near Welch, Minnesota into a big step back in time.
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Fish ponds, chicken coops and wooded trails are just a start for this family.
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"Country view" asks you to address subjects on which you are the expert. This month you share your poultry stories.

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