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Hello and welcome to the Poultry Youth Association!
We want to welcome you to the biggest hangout for young poultry raisers on the web and invite you to join our online community.
We have a variety of resources on this site, including articles, links, a newsletter and a list of poultry hatcheries but our most popular resource is our huge poultry forum that we run.
We currently have over 1,900 members and 100,000 posts so come join the biggest poultry forum for young fanciers!
We also have a large number of articles on this site, ranging from using oxine to disinfect pens to how to treat egg binding. Many of our articles were written by K.J. Theodore, who is very knowledgeable about poultry diseases.
We also have a section for poultry hatcheries (yes, we offer free listings to hatcheries) so if you're looking for a good hatchery to buy chicks from this year, check this section out.
Also, we want to remind you that if you have a feature that you would like to have on poultryyouth.com, please simply let us know and we'll be happy to look into it.
Thank you!
- Poultryyouth.com
Poultry Articles
Biosecurity And Poultry Operations
This article describes what biosecurity is, why poultry fanciers should practice it, and what steps to take to secure your birds and poultry facilities against disease.
Egg Binding
Egg Binding is a serious disorder that most commonly affects a young hen when laying her first egg, but can affect any hen at any time. This article shows how to treat egg binding and offers additional tips and tricks.
Egg Drop Syndrome
If you are having a problem with egg production or egg quality in your flock, you might be interested in this article. Egg drop syndrome causes your hens to lay thin-shelled or shell-less eggs and can also dramatically reduce egg production.
Giving Injectable Medications to Poultry
Many poultry raisers aren't comfortable with giving shots to their birds. This article will explain how it is done and provide additional info on the subject.
Guide To Incubating Eggs
This article explains how to incubate your own eggs in an incubator and how to achieve high hatch rates.
Incubating Eggs / Increasing Your Hatch Rate
This article discusses methods of incubating eggs, as well as giving tips and tricks to increase your hatch rate.
Poison - Toxins That Affect Poultry
This article lists common poisons and toxins that can harm your poultry, including chickens and waterfowl. A very handy reference for all poultry raisers...
The Emotional Side Of Poultry Raising
If I wanted to write a column on the "most frequently asked questions about poultry / chickens", I'd have to include this topic, since I get more email and calls about the heartbreak of the loss of a bird than I do about everything else combined.
The Many Uses Of Oxine in Poultry Operations
Oxine is a disinfectant that has many uses in poultry operations. This article is full of information on how to use oxine, where to get it, and what it is. Highly recommended!
Using Diatomatious Earth (DE) Around Poultry
This article explains why the author thinks that poultry raisers shouldn't expose their birds to DE (Diatomatious Earth) and why the author believes that doing so is detrimental to the health of your birds.
Poultry Forum
Did Any1 See A Special On Poultry Shows On History Channel?
They don't have it scheduled. Amazon.com has it for sale for some ridiculous price, and at Discovery.com you can download the episode for Windows Media Player (only) for $1.99,...
New Poultry Website
Check out our new poultry and farm related website. You might find a good poultry related christmas present. Thanks [url]www.flemingoutdoors.com[/url] :lol:
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Ideal Poultry
would like to priorwood but I have to finish my new pens...
Live! Onstage! Elvis Poultry! (laugh Here...)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: very funny :lol: :lol: :lol: ...
Idabel, Oklahoma - Poultry Show
[quote:0a875cceaa]Maybe you can make it to Shawnee??[/quote:0a875cceaa]
Sorry, that's still a good 3 hours from here. If you're ever further up north in OK or in NW Arkansas, let me...
Abilene Poultry Show
Hey everyone heres what I placed at the show.
My Millie Fleur Rooster got Reserve Best of breed and Reserve Best of variety. :D
My Millie Fleur Hen got Best of...
My New Non-poultry Website
I updated the home page :D...
The "poultry Press"
some of those hay farmers here should move up there... :shock:...
Australian Poultry Websites
I'm from Australia :P here is a link to a site in Australia http://www.peacocksaustralia.com/...
Warning: Some People Food Not Good For Poultry!
I will get pics soon. With everthing going on, it is hard to keep up lately!!! School is kickin my hiney, but I am still getting 2 A's...
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