#RaisingPoultry :: Home Peep Home
Poultry farmer, Lauren Arbogast, gives us a quick look at the outside of a poultry house....
07 March, 2017
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#RaisingPoultry :: the penthouse please
Before the chicks arrive at the farm, there is a ton of prep. Think of preparation on the chicken farm as the ultimate maid service, mattress connoisseur, butler, catering staff, IT guru, and healthcare professional all in one. ...
21 February, 2017
White Striping in Chicken
Poultry scientists (and moms) discuss what causes white striping in chicken and explain that it is absolutely safe to eat – there is no safety concern. ...
14 February, 2017
#RaisingPoultry :: the hatchery
Lauren Arbogast, a chicken farmer and blogger at Paint The Town Ag, walks us through how poultry is raised in the United States. In this post, Lauren describes the hatchery, where fertilized eggs are incubated and eventually hatch into baby chicks....
13 February, 2017
Get to Know Jennifer, a Chicken Farmer from Mississippi
Get to know Jennifer, a chicken farmer from Mississippi. Find out how she became a chicken farmer, and her thoughts on being a farmer in the United States....
17 January, 2017
The 3 Major Impacts of Slower Growing Chicken
Dig into the findings of a study released by the National Chicken Council, which outlines the three major impacts that slower growing chickens could have on the environment, consumer prices and the birds, themselves. ...
11 January, 2017
Making Sense of the New Federal Rules on Antibiotics in Chicken Production
With 2017 in full gear, there are new rules already taking effect. One of those new rules specifically affects U.S. livestock and poultry producers and the antibiotics they can administer. We wanted to help make sense of the new federal antibiotics rules, and dig a...
06 January, 2017
Winter is Here: How Chicken Farmers Take Care of the Flock When It’s Cold Out
It's that chilly time of the year again! Find out how farmers ensure their chickens stay warm during the winter and times of cold weather....
21 December, 2016
Meet Bet, a Chicken Farmer from Georgia
Get to know Bet, a chicken farmer from Georgia. Find out how she became a chicken farmer, and her thoughts on being a farmer....
12 December, 2016
How Chickens Are Actually Raised. For Real.
Ever wonder how chickens are actually raised? See the journey of a broiler chicken - from their first day on the farm to when they are transported to processing....
01 December, 2016