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A Brief Outline on The Process of Poultry Farming

Poultry farming is considered one of the largest forms of animal agriculture in the United States. Initially, it started with family farms in the mid-eastern states.  The broilers were grown in small flocks and the main idea of doing poultry farming was eggs. Meat was then only a byproduct.  The money that these farmers got was sufficient only for buying groceries and for the household.  During the 1900 chicken was served for dinner during a weekend or special occasions. Poultry farming was considered very expensive during those times.  During the mid 1900’s poultry was offered in… Continue reading →

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Building a Chicken House – 6 Basic Steps To Follow If You Are Planning To Start A Poultry Business

Building a chicken house is important if you are planning to start a poultry business. This will serve as the shelter for your chickens, as well as a place for laying their eggs. Several pointers have been considered in order to create a suitable dwelling for the chickens. Space, ventilation, insulation and safety are the four main considerations in constructing a chicken coop or house.

There are some online sites that offer free plans for building a chicken house. Most of them are formulated using the standard measurements. Still, adjustments can be made in order to suit a certain criterion.… Continue reading →

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