The poultry industry is big business! There are lots of jobs working with poultry companies. There are also jobs with companies that supply products to the poultry industry (known as ‘allied industry’). Gone is the day when thousands of small …
What are cage-free or free-roaming eggs?
Cage-free means that the hens are not kept in cages. It does not mean that they are allowed to go outside. They are free to roam inside the poultry house. You can buy cage-free or free-roaming eggs in the grocery …
What is free-range egg production?
When chickens are said to be raised free-range, they should have access to the outside, and actually use it. In the photo the hens do not have a house with walls, so they are outside 24 hours a day. They …
Why do they put hens in cages?
Most of the eggs sold in stores come from hens kept in cages. So why would you want to put hens in cages?
- The hens are kept separate from their poop which helps to prevent the hens from getting sick
How are eggs produced in the United States?
Most Americans like to eat eggs. Those eggs are usually chicken eggs. Some countries, like China and the Philippines, like to eat duck eggs. There are not many producers of duck eggs in the United States.
On average, people eat …
How to Handle Eggs Safely
If you purchase eggs from the store, there are things you can do to handle them safely.
- Your eggs should be kept in the egg carton you bought them in. Keeping the eggs in the carton protects the eggs and
Eating Eggs From Your Own Hens
Keeping a backyard chicken flock is a great way to produce eggs for your family. The eggs can be eaten just like any eggs you would purchase at the store. Most of the eggs you purchase in the store have …
4-H Learning Network – Mission and Vision
Mission
The mission of eXtension is to provide an Internet-based educational partnership of 1862 and 1890 institutions of the Land-Grant university system that help people improve their lives by providing access to objective research-based information and learning opportunities.
The mission
Do you need a rooster for a hen to lay an egg?
A hen (female chicken) does not need the help of a rooster (male chicken) in order to lay an egg. She is quite capable of doing the job on her own. See how a hen makes an egg.
A rooster …
How to Keep a Money Diary
Where does all your money go? How much money do you spend each week?
Keeping track of all the money you get, spend, save, and give is a good idea and doesn’t have to be hard. It is an important …