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Getting Recognized in the Standard

The American Poultry Association has a detailed process for recognizing a breed. Only birds from breeds recognized by the APA are ...

History and Importance of the National Poultry Improvement PlanProtecting poultry since 1935

More than likely you have heard of the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or NPIP as it sometimes called, but do you know the NPIP’s ...

Healthy Flock, Pitesky's Poultry

Vaccinating Strategies for Chicks

Springtime is traditionally the most common time that people purchase or hatch out baby chickens. Among all the excitement of getting ...

Getting Recognized in the Standard

The American Poultry Association has a detailed process for recognizing a breed. Only birds from breeds recognized by the APA are eligible for awards. One of the APA’s founding principles is: “That n... READ MORE

History and Importance of the Nationa...

More than likely you have heard of the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or NPIP as it sometimes called, but do you know the NPIP’s history or purpose? To understand the beginning or purpose behind t... READ MORE

Healthy Flock Pitesky's Poultry

Vaccinating Strategies for Chicks

Springtime is traditionally the most common time that people purchase or hatch out baby chickens. Am... READ MORE

Tips for Flock Safety

If you’ve invested time, money, and effort into raising a flock, then protecting your chickens is pr... READ MORE

Is Your Complete Feed Less-Than?

Proper and effective use of supplements

To Buy or Not to Buy

Examining consumer decision-making factors on specialty poultry meat purchases

Chicken Scratch

Two Paths to Organic, Farm Fresh Eggs

How you transition to organic production depends on whether you are producing eggs for your family or for sale. Spring... READ MORE

Are You Considering Your Source?

As another spring quickly approaches, and thousands of newcomers embark on keeping backyard chickens, I once again have ... READ MORE

Pitesky's Poultry

Understanding Failure to Thrive in Baby Chick...

The first week of your chick’s life is an exciting time for everyone. Good management will help ensure your chicks get t... READ MORE