Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension


Modern Turkey Industry
Phillip Clauer
The modern turkey industry has developed a hybrid white turkey that is larger and faster growing than purebred or wild turkeys. More


Modern Meat Chicken Industry
Phillip Clauer
The modern broiler industry has developed a hybrid that is unlike any other breed. More


Physiological Processes within the Egg
Phillip Clauer
Many elaborate physiological processes take place during the transformation of the embryo from egg to chick. More


Science of Incubation
Phillip Clauer
Incubation means maintaining conditions favorable for developing and hatching fertile eggs. More


Where Chick Life Begins
Phillip Clauer
The development of the chick begins in the single cell formed by the union of two parental cells, eggs and sperm, in the process known as fertilization. More


Successfully Raising a Small Flock of Laying Chickens
Phillip Clauer
Raising a small chicken flock for egg production in the backyard has increased in popularity. More


Raising Fowl in Urban Areas
Phillip Clauer
Raising domestic poultry such as pigeons, ornamental poultry, and small meat and egg flocks has become an increasingly popular pastime for urban residents. More


Management Requirements for Laying Flocks
Phillip Clauer
Learn the best breeds to raise and best management practices for a successful small layer flock. More


Management Requirements for Meat Bird Flocks
Phillip Clauer
Understanding the best breeds to raise and best management practices requirements to raise meat chickens successfully. More


Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl
Phillip Clauer
Most leg and foot disorders in fowl can be prevented through proper nutrition and management. However, some problems can be genetic. More


Proper Handling of Eggs: From Hen to Consumption
Phillip Clauer
To insure egg quality in small flocks, egg producers must learn to properly handle the eggs they produce. More


Small Scale Poultry Housing
Phillip Clauer
Small scale poultry coops seem to be built in almost every possible shape and size. Many existing buildings can easily be adapted to accommodate poultry. More


Prevention of Egg Eating in Chickens
Phillip Clauer
Egg eating by hens is a habit which is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to break. It is important you manage your facilities so the hens never taste a broken egg. More


The Avian Egg
Phillip Clauer
The avian egg is a marvel to nature's architecture. More


Planning to Start Raising Poultry
Phillip Clauer
If you are planning to start raising poultry for the first time it is important that you understand best management practices. More