The simple answer is chickens should be fed chicken feed. Commercial chicken feeds are a blend of several different kinds ingredients. The feed gives the chickens of the energy, protein, vitamins and minerals they need to grow and be healthy. …
Jacquie Jacob
Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky
Jacquie is a poultry Extension associate at the University of Kentucky and works with all types of poultry production from backyard flocks to large commercial operations.
Jacquie received her B.S. in poultry management from …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
Why is insect identification important?
Common urban pests compared to the size of a penney, from left to right: Male German cockroach, female German cockroach, female Surinam cockroach. Photo by Sarah Bernard
Being able to identify the insects you see around your home or garden …
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 …
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 …
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