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This section covers regulations for egg and meat production, pastured poultry, poultry processing, avian health, and WSU Veterinary Medicine Extension.<\/em><\/p>\n

Management<\/h3>\n

Poultry your Way<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nPoultry Your Way is for anyone interested in commercially raising, processing, and marketing poultry.\u00a0Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, 2005<\/em><\/p>\n

Washington State Poultry Processing Regulations<\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication describes the regulations surrounding the processing, handling, and marketing of poultry meat.\u00a0Washington State University, December 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

Alternative Poultry Production Systems and Outdoor Access\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication discusses the differences between alternative and conventional production systems. Production topics such as outdoor access and pasture management, pasture rotation, and predator control are also discussed.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Keeping a Small Poultry Flock in the Top End<\/strong>
\nPart 1: Planning and Building\u00a0<\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nPart 2: Starting the Flock <\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nPart 3: Care and Feeding\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/a><\/em>
\nThese documents cover the first steps in establishing a flock, the legal requirements and the necessary buildings.\u00a0Northern Territory Government<\/em><\/p>\n

Pastured Poultry: An HPI Case Study Booklet\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis booklet summarizes the experiences of 35 Southern farm families who from 1996-1999 participated in a project titled \u2018Integrating Pastured Poultry into the Farming Systems of Limited Resource Farmers.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 1999<\/em><\/p>\n

Hatching Small Numbers of Eggs\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication covers the primary environmental considerations required for chicks to hatch and secondary considerations to follow in order to increase the number of eggs hatching.\u00a0A Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, October 1995<\/em><\/p>\n

Small-scale Poultry Processing\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication covers small-scale processing, both on-farm and in small plants. It covers each step of processing poultry, and offers examples of mobile processing units.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, May 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Poultry Genetics for Pastured Production\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication provides information on the Cornish Rock crosses that are more suitable for outdoor production or for niche markets.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2005<\/em><\/p>\n

On-farm Composting of Large Animal Mortalities\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis bulletin provides the necessary information for large animal producers in Washington State to start and maintain a safe and effective on-farm mortality composting system.\u00a0Washington State University, May 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

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Health<\/h3>\n

Avoiding Residues in Small Poultry & Game Bird Flocks\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nResidues in poultry are leftovers of compounds used in the production of birds to reduce or eliminate disease organisms or parasites. It is imperative that residues of these compounds be eliminated in poultry and eggs or be within the tolerances established by the USDA.\u00a0Washington State University Extension et al, January2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Why Did My Chickens Stop Laying\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nExternal or internal stimuli affect hormone levels, which change the condition of the ovary and oviduct, the organs responsible for egg productions. The result of these changes is the reduction or cessation of egg production.\u00a0A Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, January 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nutrition<\/h3>\n

Sticky Droppings: A Feed-Related Poultry Problem\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication outlines the reasons for this problem and suggests specific feed changes to avoid them. Included are tables of sample balanced diets for raising healthier chickens.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, October 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

Poultry Nutrition Information for the Small Flock\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication addresses the function of individual nutrients and notes variations in nutrient requirements among classes of poultry.\u00a0Kansas State University, December 2000<\/em><\/p>\n

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Financial<\/h3>\n

Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis bulletin features the latest research in raising chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures.\u00a0Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur\u2019s Toolbox<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/a><\/em>
\nThis Toolbox is written for anyone who desires to make a profit from range poultry production, whether by direct-marketing \u2018pastured poultry,\u2019 building a processing plant, or working cooperatively with other producers.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2002<\/em><\/p>\n

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Additional Resources<\/h3>\n

Washington State University, Veterinary Medicine Extension<\/strong><\/a>
\nWashington State University Veterinary Medicine Extension helps build connections between industry, producers, veterinarians, and students throughout the state of Washington.<\/p>\n

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