Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Subject "Birds"

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    • Poultry Facility Biosecurity 
      Carey, John B.; Prochaska, J. Fred; Jeffrey, Joan S. (2005-12-21)
      Diseases can be spread within a poultry operation and from one poultry facility to another. This publication, with tips in English and Spanish that can be posted, explains ways to prevent disease transmission by people, ...
    • Poultry Pest Management 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Drees, Bastiaan M. (2007-05-18)
      External parasites can transmit diseases, decrease egg production, increase feed costs and reduce weight gains in poultry. This bulletin focuses on control measures, as well as the characteristics, hosts, life cycle and ...
    • Poultry Q&A 
      Carey, John B.; Cartwright, A. Lee; Davis, Michael; Farnell, M. B. (2007-01-31)
      Why do chickens bob their heads back and forth? How can baby chicks survive without a mother hen? Are fertile eggs more nutritious than nonfertile eggs? Why do chickens and turkeys have white and dark meat? In this publication ...
    • Predator Control as a Tool in Wildlife Management 
      Rollins, Dale (2004-02-26)
      With the growing economic importance of wildlife, the control of predators that affect wildlife populations has become an important issue. This publication explains predator/prey relationships and describes an integrated ...
    • Processing Poultry at Home 
      Davis, Michael (2006-01-04)
      With hot water for scalding, ice water for chilling and a sharp knife, poultry can be processed at home for dressed poultry shows or home consumption. This publication discusses facilities and equipment, New York dressing, ...
    • Producing Quail for Home Consumption 
      Thornberry, Fredrick D. (1998-08-21)
      Hobby and backyard producers are becoming interested in producing quail for home consumption. This publication gives tips on housing and brooding, nutrition, lighting, cannibalism, health and slaughter. It includes three recipes.
    • Producing Turkeys for Show 
      Thornberry, Fredrick D. (2005-12-14)
      This publication gives the turkey exhibitor complete instructions for purchasing, feeding, housing and caring for show turkeys. There are also helpful tips for transporting and handling birds.
    • Rio Grande Wild Turkey in Texas: Biology and Management 
      Cathey, James; Melton, Kyle; Dreibelbis, Justin; Cavney, Bob; Locke, Shawn; DeMaso, Stephen; Schwertner, T. Wayne; Collier, Bret (2007-09-11)
      Over-hunting greatly reduced populations of the Rio Grande Wild Turkey in Texas. Now, however, restoration efforts and harvest limits are helping the birds make a come-back, and many landowners want to know how to manage ...
    • RioGrande Wild Turkey Life History and Management Calendar 
      Locke, Shawn; Cathey, James; Collier, Bret; Hardin, Jason (2008-05-08)
      This calendar is for landowners and managers who want to manage and improve their wild turkey habitat. The calendar is in easy-to-follow chart form and shows important annual events pertaining to wild turkey life history, ...
    • The Small Laying Flock 
      Thornberry, Fredrick D. (1997-05-21)
      This publication helps families interested in maintaining a small laying flock to produce eggs for home consumption. It covers housing, feeding and management of pullets and laying hens.
    • Texas Poultry Pest Control Practices 
      Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Carey, John B.; Hoelscher, Clifford E. (1999-06-01)
      A 1996 survey of 242 Texas poultry operators found that fire ants and darling beetles have emerged as major pests in the industry. Survey results included types of poultry operations, pests, control methods and needs, and ...
    • Use of Preventative and Therapeutic Drugs in Show Market Animals 
      Faries Jr., Floron C. (2001-03-12)
      Various medicines are used in show market livestock and poultry, but exhibitors must ensure that the carcasses do not contain illegal residues of drugs, chemicals and feed additives. Only approved substances should be used. ...
    • West Nile Encephalitis in Humans and Horses 
      Lawhorn, D. Bruce (2000-08-25)
      Humans and horses are infected with West Nile Encephalitis after being bitten by mosquitoes that transmit the virus. Migratory birds are thought to be responsible for the introduction of the virus into new areas. This ...