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We have beautiful robust Ameraucanas. Our Ameraucanas are the “true Ameraucanas”, they lay wonderful blue eggs, unlike Easter Eggers which lay a greenish color of egg. We have black roosters over black, blue, and splash hens to ensure a variety of color of chicks. …
300 Cases of Newcastle Disease In California Poultry World reports January 21, 2019, that there have been 300 cases confirmed of the deadly Newcastle Disease in California since May 2018. Utah has recently first confirmed its first case of Newcastle disease, which is believed to …
American Poultry Association originated back in 1873 and is one of the oldest livestock organizations in the United States today. They have established breed guidelines, that are used by poultry judges across the United States.
Their Motto “to promote and protect the standard breed poultry industry in all phases” They are responsible for publishing “The American Standard of Perfection, which has the breed and variety descriptions for recognized purebred fowl.”
*Membership includes a quarterly newsletter sent to all members
*APA members can show their poultry at APA shows and gain points to achieve Master Exhibitor and receive awards.
If you are planning to show your poultry, joining the APA or using their website to check for your breed standards will be a reference guide that you will want to use often.
For more information on joining the American Poultry Association click here
“The American Standard of Perfections“ describes in detail the standards of all the breeds accepted in the APA. This is the book your poultry judge abides by when judging your poultry.
“Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens“ is a comprehensive book on care, feeding, and raising poultry.
“Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds“ is a wonderful poultry reference book this is a must-own, for anyone showing or considering showing poultry. Includes an array of color photographs of many breeds of chickens, ducks, turkeys, and more. The photographs are splendid depicting the correct color, feather pattern, comb type, etc for more than 128 breeds.
“The Chicken Health Book” is a common-sense book that covers all the ins and outs of raising chickens and caring for an ill bird. It has a ton of photos and illustrations depicting diseases and illnesses, and it tells you what you can do to prevent and cure. How to detect illness through feces. Plus how to grind your own feed from scratch for chicks, growers, and layers. It is a complete poultry care book.
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Caring for a sick chicken is a challenge that all chicken keepers face at one time or another. Keeping poultry has its challenges and one of the biggest challenges can be, getting an ill chicken well. Early detection and prevention are your best friends in …
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