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Fermenting Poultry Feed: Simple Steps to Healthier Birds and Higher Yields

Introduction Fermented feed has become a hot topic among backyard poultry enthusiasts, sparking lively debates and curiosity in chicken coops everywhere. Touted as a natural way to boost bird health,…

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Understanding Avian Influenza

What Is Avian Influenza?Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses. Wild birds, such as ducks, gulls, and shorebirds, can carry and…

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Backyard Poultry & Small Flock Resources

Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have…

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NC Processing and Products Academy (NCPPA 2025)

NC Processing and Products Academy (NCPPA 2025)NC State University, Raleigh NCMarch 11-13, 2025 To Register or learn about sponsorship opportunities click here This short course is designed for new…

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Watch: The Adventures of Chocolate and Chip

Follow the adventures of Chocolate and Chip, the recipients of the 2022 Presidential turkey pardon. View their journey from Monroe, NC to Washington, DC and finally back to their home at NC State…

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What's Next for Turkeys After They Receive a Presidential Pardon?

One of our favorite traditions in the NC State Prestage Department of Poultry Science is the annual presidential turkey pardon. In 2022, we were fortunate to be able to be a part of the celebrations…

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NC Processing and Products Academy (NCPPA)

NC State University/State View Hotel 2451 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606March 5-7, 2024NCPPA 2024 RegistrationBook your rate for NC Processing and Products AcademyThis short course is designed for new…

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NC State University-UGA Hatchery & Incubation Workshop 2023

07-08 November, 2023Poultry Teaching Unit, 3841 Inwood RoadRaleigh – North Carolina – USADescription (lunch and breaks, parking included):The registration fee is $395.00 per person, which includes a…

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Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner - North Carolina 4-H Youth Have Something to Crow About at National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference

Congratulations to the North Carolina 4-H Avian Bowl Team, 4-H Poultry Judging Team, and 4-H Egg Chef Challenge, Chicken BBQ, and Turkey BBQ youth participants! At the National 4-H Poultry & Egg…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Contributing authors include Richard Goforth, Lauren Greene, and Margaret RossHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) is a real threat to the poultry industry in North Carolina, the…