Poultry
BREEDING & REPRODUCTION
Basics of Incubation for the Home Flock, G1549
Use of incubators and care of eggs for successful incubation.
FEEDING & NUTRITION
Guidelines for a Non-Fasting Feeding Program for the Molting of Laying Hens, G1482
This NebGuide offers guidance on non-fasting feeding program for the molting of laying hens.
MANAGEMENT
Biosecurity and the Poultry Flock, NF597
Biosecurity is a modern term created out of a need to protect, in this case poultry, from an intentional or unintentional threat from a biological agent.
Cannibalism by Poultry, G1670
This NebGuide summarizes the cause, control and prevention of cannibalistic behavior displayed by poultry. Beak trimming as a method of prevention is also discussed.
Control of Pullorum and Typhoid Through Participation in the National and Nebraska Poultry Improvement Plans, G1089
Explains participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan to prevent egg-transmitted diseases to small flocks, game birds, hobby, and exhibition flock owners.
Egg Cleaning Procedures for the Backyard Flock, G1724
This publication provides guidance on washing eggs for eating, rather than hatching.
Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship (LPES) Curriculum, LPES
The nationally developed and piloted LPES (Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship) Curriculum from the Midwest Plan Service comprises 26 lessons on environmentally sound manure management, which includes a complete learning system featuring the latest science-based, peer-reviewed information with lessons that are easily adapted to state and regional need for use in classrooms, workshops, and self-study.
Newcastle Disease: What Nebraska Poultry Producers Need to Know, G1505
Newcastle disease is a rapidly spreading virus that attacks domestic poultry and other birds. This NebGuide explains disease transmission, symptoms and prevention and control.
Proper Light Management for Your Home Laying Flock, NF609
The main goal for egg producers is to ensure that their hens continue to produce eggs year-round. To accomplish this goal, one of the most important factors to consider, next to the overall health and nutrition of the flock, is lighting. This publication discusses natural and artificial lighting for laying hens and pullets.
The Importance of Proper Ventilation for Small Poultry Flocks, G1638
Using the calculations in this publication will help ensure proper ventilation for health and well-being of small poultry flocks.
PRODUCTION & HANDLING
Exhibiting 4-H Poultry, EC282
This publication helps 4-H'ers prepare for bird exhibition and for showmanship, through a step-by-step process. Diagrams of chicken body parts, feet, various types of combs, and disqualifying features are included.
Preventive Medicine for Backyard Poultry Flocks, G1453
Backyard poultry can be pets, as well as a source of food (i.e. eggs). This dual purpose can create several disease prevention challenges, especially if owners are not experienced in diagnosing common poultry diseases. Most common diseases and parasites can be avoided through proper management, feeding, sanitation and preventive treatment. This NebGuide will explain how diseases occur in chickens and offer tips for disease prevention.
