General Information for Small Flock Owners

Below are listed information topics that apply to management and general information commonly requested by owners of small poultry flocks. Additional information that may be of interest to these producers can be found in other links shown on the "Poultry Extension" page.

Information not included in these pages can also be requested from Mississippi State University; Poultry Science Department; Box 9665; Mississippi State, MS 39762 or by e-mail at poultry@dept.msstate.edu.

The Home Flock
A general management guide for backyard flock owners.

Breeds and Varieties of Chickens
A listing of all pure breeds and strains of chickens recognized by the American Poultry Association.

Brooding Chickens and Quail
An information sheet discussing the proper procedures for brooding chicken and quail chicks.

Diseases of Poultry
A listing and discussion of the major poultry diseases and parasites, including identification, treatment and prevention measures.

Culling Hens
A guide for identifying poor egg producing hens in a flock so productive efficiency can be improved by their removal.

Preparing Birds for Shows
The procedures used by poultry exhibitors for selecting and preparing show poultry.

Growing Healthy Chicks Information Sheets
A series of ten information sheets that discusses management steps for growing birds between hatching and placement in the laying flock.

Care and Incubation of Hatching Eggs
A detailed discussion of the proper procedures used during storage and incubation of hatching eggs.

Troubleshooting Incubation Failures
A guide that aids in the identification of causes for incubation failures and measures used to correct the problems.

General Resources of the MCES

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Last modified: Monday, 22-May-2000.
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