Monthly Archives: January 2016

An Ounce of Prevention

In the wake of the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza, I like many have taken the time to read articles and reports about what is being done to contain it and minimize the spread while at the same time minimizing the devastation required to achieve the latter. I commend the USDA and Indiana state veterinarians […]

Gearing Up For Hatching Chicks

Now that 2015 has come to a close and 2016 is greener pasture (we hope) we are at the point on our farm to begin getting ready for hatching in the spring. We wormed the flocks in early fall in preparation of winter and the spring breeding season. The long dark days of winter in […]