Poultry processor Tyson Foods is requiring growers who build new chicken houses to plant vegetative buffers and have a 500-foot setback from neighboring properties — requirements a company official ...

Commercial chicken farming requires a high level of expertise, understanding, and commitment to be successful. Whilst it's important to always emphasize the need for excellent flock stockmanship, ...

Winter should be just as good a time to raise chickens as any other time of year. With more latitude on temperature and air ...

Poultry housing in the UK needs urgent upgrades and investment if producers are going to meet animal welfare and environmental commitments, according to a recent NFU poultry shed survey. The survey, ...

Housing is necessary to protect chicken against predators, thieves, bad weather and provide shelter for egg laying and broody hens. Poorly drained sites should be avoided or alternatively the house ...