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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service publishes research‑based information to help people improve their lives, businesses and communities. Most publications are available as pdf documents and can be viewed online at the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (http://agrilifebookstore.org). Printed copies of many publications also are available and can be ordered from the Bookstore.

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Controlling Feral Pigeons
(2008-04-15) Texas Wildlife Services; DB
Excessive numbers of pigeons in cities, suburbs or parks can create a nuisance and a health threat. Control methods include roost elimination, noise-making devices, traps, poisons and shooting.
Controlling House Sparrows
(2008-04-15) Texas Wildlife Services; DB
The small English or house sparrow is common in urban and suburban areas. Their droppings kill vegetation and damage car finishes. They also carry diseases, parasites and insects. This publication lists control methods and control restrictions.
Controlling Roosting Birds in Urban Areas
(2006-09-06) Texas Wildlife Services; JF
Roosting birds include blackbirds, starlings, grackles and cowbirds. Like pigeons and sparrows, their droppings cause problems and they carry diseases. This publication describes various methods of control.
Controlling Woodpecker Damage
(2008-04-15) Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service; DB
Several species of woodpeckers, flickers and sapsuckers live in Texas. They can be destructive when they drill holes in wooden structures. This publication discusses various controls and alternative methods for eliminating noise and damage.
Counting Quail
(2005-10-05) Rollins, Dale; Brooks, Jason; Wilkins, Neal; Ransom, Dean; JW
Landowners and managers need a way of estimating quail populations to determine whether quail management practices are successful. Several direct and indirect methods of counting quail are described, including roadside counts, helicopter surveys, covey flush rates, drive counts, line-transect counts, mark-recapture, call counts, age ratios, and dummy nests.
Curing and Smoking Poultry
(1999-11-10) Denton, James H.; JW
Cured and smoked poultry is a taste-tempting treat. Easy directions lead the reader step-by-step through the process of selecting poultry, preparing and injecting the brine, soaking and draining the carcass, and smoking the poultry.
Dove Management in Texas
(2006-05-03) Taylor, Ben; Johnson, Jason; Roberson, Jay; Schwertner, T. Wayne; Silvy, Nova; Linex, Ricky; DB
For landowners and managers wishing to establish or improve dove-hunting enterprises, this publication explains dove biology and habitat, strategies for making a property more attractive to doves, shooting field management techniques and dove hunting regulations in the state.
Economic Impact of the Texas Poultry Industry
(2004-12-02) Carey, John B.; JW
It is estimated that the Texas poultry industry contributes more than $1.6 billion to the state's economy, according to results of a survey of broiler, egg and turkey producers operating in 2003. Details about industry income, employees and economic impact are presented in this publication.
Establishing a Birding-Related Business
(2000-05-04) Scott, David; Callahan, Ashley; JW
Birdwatching is the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity in the U.S. This guide is for persons planning a business that caters to birdwatchers. It is based on research in Texas and across the country, and includes statistics that can help in reaching target markets, developing the product, setting prices, and promoting the business.
Habitat Appraisal Guide for Rio Grande Wild Turkey
(2007-09-04) Cathey, James; Locke, Shawn; Ransom, Dean; DeMaso, Stephen; Schwertner, T. Wayne; Collier, Bret; JW
The Rio Grande wild turkey habitat appraisal guide gives landowners and managers a standardized, systematic way to evaluate current habitat conditions. It can be used to identify limiting factors. It also contains suggestions for improving the habitat of the wild turkey throughout its range.
Hatching Eggs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
(1995-07-28) Powers, Trey G.; Cartwright, A. Lee; ES
Science projects involving eggs and embryos can lay the foundation for studies of the life sciences, introduce scientific methods and promote an appreciation for life. This manual is designed to aid classroom teachers in developing such projects and includes information on every step of the hatching process, from ordering the eggs to caring for the newly hatched chicks. For a companion video, order SP-72
The Home Broiler Flock
(2002-04-23) Thornberry, Fredrick D.; JW
Many families are interested in producing their own broiler chickens for home consumption. This publication discusses purchasing chicks, preparing and operating the brooder, feeding chicks, maintaining proper lighting and ventilation, and ensuring broiler health.
How Much Does That Incinerator Cost?
(2008-07-25) Mukhtar, Saqib; Nash, Catherine; Harman, Wyatte; Padia, Reema; LA
Biosecurity on poultry farms includes proper disposal of dead carcasses. In many cases, that means using an incinerator. Calculating the cost of an incinerator means considering long and short-term expenses and the cost of fuel. This publication explains how to select the right size incinerator and calculate all associated costs.
How to Produce Broilers and Roasters for Show
(2005-06-06) Thornberry, Fredrick D.; JW
The successful exhibitor of show broilers and roasters will give careful attention to purchasing, housing, feeding, and maintaining the health of birds. This publication gives complete instructions for 4-H members and anyone who shows poultry.
Incubating and Hatching Eggs
(2000-04-25) Cartwright, A. Lee; GN
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on how to maintain quality during incubation to ensure a maximum hatch. The information is applicable to numerous common eggs, from canary eggs to rhea eggs.
Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat
(2001-09-10) Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F.; DB
With the proper management strategies, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey habitat can be integrated in one wildlife enterprise.
Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat (Spanish)
(2001-09-10) Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F.; BW
This leaflet offers management strategies for integrating habitats to accommodate white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey in one wildlife enterprise.
Managing Nuisance Odor and Dust from Poultry Growing Operations
(2001-08-08) Mukhtar, Saqib; Lacey, Ron; Carey, John B.; JW
The odor and dust from poultry growing operations can be a nuisance to neighbors. The tips for managing odor and dust contained in this leaflet cover the disposal of dead birds, maintenance of the ventilation system, composting and storing of litter, and application of litter to land.
Manure Production and Characteristics: Its Importance to Texas Animal Feeding Operations
(2007-09-20) Mukhtar, Saqib; JF
This publication contains estimates of annual manure production for cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses and poultry, along with estimates of the chemical, physical and thermal constituents of manure for these species. This information is useful in designing animal waste management systems.
Nutrition and Feeding of Show Poultry
(2003-11-03) Cartwright, A. Lee; CB
The championship potential of a chicken or turkey is determined by genetics, but proper nutrition can help an animal achieve that genetic potential. This publication outlines four principles critical to developing a nutrition program for show broilers and turkeys. Three tables show nutrient requirements for birds at various ages

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