Tag archives for Poultry
Getting it Right
Proper nutrition in poultry flocks helps boost production When poultry producers make sure their flocks are receiving the appropriate nutrition, they reap the benefits of increased performance, which leads to…
Chickens on the Move
Kent and Lynn Lovell find their niche in pastured poultry Tucked between Paris and Subiaco, Ark., along Hagwood Creek, Kent and Lynn Lovell revived his old family farm using sustainable…
‘Crazy’ for Chickens
Backyard flock provides endless opportunities for fourth grader Growing up in rural Delaware County, Okla., Susie Niehus watched as her toddler son became enamored with chickens. Susie, a self-described “cattle…
Thinking About the Commercial Poultry Business?
Would-be operators should have a plan As today’s farms continue to evolve and diversify, some producers may be tossing around the idea of investing in the commercial poultry business. If…
Getting it Right
Proper nutrition in poultry flocks helps boost production When poultry producers make sure their flocks are receiving the appropriate nutrition, they reap the benefits of increased performance, which leads to…
Concentrating on Cochins
Stonebrook Cochins and Eric Milton strive to develop top-quality birds A trip to the local farm supply store prompted Eric Milton to get eight chicks. He had more space at…
Taking a Farm into the Next Century
Lewis Family Farm was established in 1890 and continues to be a productive enterprise Andrew and Amanda Lewis, and their children Branden (12) and Keelie (10) started Lewis Family Farm…
A Fondness for Chickens
Dan Bruemmer expanded his poultry and egg operation after his retirement Dan Bruemmer dreamed of having of farm since he was a child. He has turned his love of the…
Piloting Change
Huntsville, Ark., farm is working with Tyson on new, efficient systems in the poultry industry Nothing is more constant than change, especially in the poultry industry. The newest innovation comes…
Down with the Old, Up the New
Young entrepreneur works to remove and repurpose poultry houses When viewed from the air, it’s obvious that commercial poultry houses — whether used for broiler grow-out or egg production —…