What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word poultry? For most people, chicken is what immediately comes to mind. While it is certainly the most common type of poultry raised in the United States, …
What is entomology?
Entomology is the study of insects, including related arthropods. Insects are involved with virtually every part of our lives; they are pests that eat our food, our houses, our animals, and are vectors that spread sickness and disease. But insects …
What is avian influenza (bird flu)?
Avian influenza virus
If you keep chickens, or another type of poultry, you should know about avian influenza, commonly called bird flu. Avian is another term for bird, and influenza is another term for the flu. Just as you …
What is a poultry farm?
Broiler chicken
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A poultry farm is where domesticated birds are raised. Poultry include chickens, turkey, ducks, and geese. These animals are raised for their meat and eggs. Chickens are the most common bird raised for both …
Ants, Bees, and Wasps by the Bug Chicks
Go deep into the worlds of ants, bees and wasps in this episode of the Bug Chicks. You’ll learn the biology and vast diversity of this insect order called hymenoptera. And you’ll discover some fun facts along the way. …
Fantastic Bug Feats from the Bug Chicks
Insects pack some major muscle! An ant can carry 10 times its bodyweight. A grasshopper can travel the length of a football field in three leaps. Join the Bug Chicks to discover how insects eat, jump and lift like superheroes!…
Collection Tips by the Bug Chicks
Learn how to make your own bug net! The Bug Chicks, joined by Junior Master Gardeners, show you how easy it is. You’ll also get tips, tricks, and techniques to catch insects, just like an entomologist!
You can also …
Where does food come from?
Every living creature on earth—from humans to protozoa—needs food in order to live. Food is energy. But how often do we think about where our food comes from? We go to the grocery and see shelves stacked with cans, boxes, …
What is a farm?
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A farm is an area of land where livestock (animals) are raised and crops (plants) are grown for use as food, fiber, and fuel. The people who own and work on the farm are called farmers.…
What is a food chain?
A food chain shows how energy and nutrients are passed from one living thing to another. The food chain begins with a plant being eaten. Then an insect or animal eats the plant. Then another animal eats the insect or …