chicks

Elementary students gathered around newly hatched chicks from the 4-H embryology project in their classroom. (University of Missouri Extension)
4H, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Missouri, Poultry, Youth, Youth Programs

Hatching chicks in the classroom with Missouri 4-H

Through the Missouri 4-H “Show Me Embryology” project, thousands of young learners are discovering the science behind those tiny cracks in an eggshell. Read More

Danielle Graham, left, works alongside her advisee Karen Echevarria, a lab assistant and undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas majoring in animal science. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry, research

Investigating probiotics as a new poultry hatchery disinfectant that keeps good bacteria

Avian, Lacey, Lacey Vilhauer, Oklahoma, Opinion, Outdoors, Texas, Weather

A rundown of the roadrunner



Free-range happy chickens and roosters (Photo: Adobe Stock │ 355458909 - Sonja Birkelbach)

Raising Happy and Healthy Chicks: Essential Tips and Products

Hen with chicks (Photo: HPJ staff)

Hatching your own chicks with a broody hen is an adventure

Protect your backyard birds from avian influenza

What to know before starting a chicken flock