Normalization of Deviance: Why Details Matter in Poultry Farming
Sometimes the biggest risks on the farm are the ones we stop noticing. Let's dive into the concept of "normalization of deviance" and why focusing on details is key to your flock’s long-term success.
Tips and Tricks for Poultry Farmers: Part 6
Our sixth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
Behind the Equipment: LVI Enterprises at the Southern Farm Show
LVI Enterprises provides poultry litter management equipment, including windrowers, pulverizers and blowers designed to prepare houses between flocks.
FTC v. John Deere: Why This Lawsuit Hits Home for Poultry Farmers
For far too long, commercial poultry farmers and other hardworking folks have been stuck in John Deere’s repair racket.
Behind the Equipment: Harris-Moore at the Southern Farm Show
At the Southern Farm Show, we spoke with Ashley Harris Moore of Harris-Moore Specialty Equipment about the company’s work, poultry equipment and what sets their offerings apart.
How to Improve Flock Health and Egg Quality
In today’s poultry industry, producers can’t always rely on reactive solutions like antibiotics or prescriptions. Challenges come fast, and not everything has a simple fix. That’s why proactive bird health—like Hen Helper—is essential.
Improving Operations with the Chicken Reaper
By implementing the Chicken Reaper in your poultry house, you can increase efficiency, reduce physical strain and optimize daily operations.
Sustainability in Poultry
Poultry farmers have been increasing sustainability for decades. Sustainable practices are so ingrained in the industry that you may not even realize the significant impact you're making.
Chicken Gut Microbiome Management
Microbiome management is one of the most intriguing yet underexplored areas of poultry science—and it can make all the difference for your flock.
Quail Industry Rundown
Poultry growers John Tuck and Jason Jackson discuss the quail industry, highlighting the key differences between quail and chicken farming.
How to Manage Poultry Litter Piles in Your Parking Lot
During cleanout or catch night, it’s inevitable that litter will spill out of your poultry houses and into your parking lot. Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry farmer, shares tips on how to manage it.
Tips for Raising Quail from an Alabama Game Bird Farmer
We headed over to Blount County, Alabama, to bring you expert tips for raising quail from John Tuck of Tuck Farms.
New USDA Rules and Their Impact on Poultry Growers
Jason Jackson, our friend and Alabama poultry grower, speaks on four new USDA rules and how they impact growers.
How to Keep Your Money Earned on the Farm: Tax Credits vs. Farm Credits
By taking advantage of tax credits, you can keep more of your hard-earned money, and by taking advantage of farm credits, you can even save money too.
Early Disease Detection in Poultry
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but prevention isn't always possible for certain diseases. In those cases, early detection is the next best thing.
5 Tips to Beat the Heat as a Poultry Grower
Today, we’re combining a popular topic on our blog—tips—with my favorite topic—how to take care of you, the grower. Here are five tips to beat the heat this summer.
The Impact of Chicken Body Temperature on Feed Conversion Ratio and Weight Gain
Body temperature. Feed conversion ratio. Weight gain. All common terms in the poultry industry. All interconnected. And all important to your bottom line.
How to Clean Water Lines in Poultry Houses
The three main ingredients to growing a bird are water, air and feed. This time, we're focusing on water, and specifically, cleaning water lines in poultry houses.
How to Boost Bird Health Through Poultry Vitamins
Chickens need vitamin supplements just like people do! Catalyst provides birds with poultry vitamins and minerals to boost immunity and improve heart, skin and blood health.
Managing Chicken Leg Problems
To grow healthy birds, you have to take care of their legs. After all, that's what supports all of that weight! Strong leg health builds a strong foundation for your birds. Here are common leg issues and how to manage them.
Tips and Tricks for Poultry Farmers: Part Five
Our fifth edition of the popular Tips and Tricks series!
Clostridial Dermatitis in Turkeys: Identify, React and Prevent
How to identify, treat and prevent clostridial dermatitis in turkey farms. Chicken farmers can learn from this too!
Options for Managing Poultry Mortality
What do you do with your mortality? Let's talk about a few different methods for managing poultry mortality.
Poultry Ventilation Tune-Up: Prep for the Warm Months
Prepare for the summer heat by tuning up your ventilation system now! Here's how to maintain fans and cool cells.
How to Overcome Challenges of Growing Pullet Chickens
We've all heard the age-old riddle, "Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" Well, in the poultry industry, the pullets come first! Our goal is to take care of pullet farmers because you impact us all.
Clean Out Checklist for Poultry Farmers
Here is a checklist for cleaning poultry houses between flocks, even if you hire out the job.
How to Reduce Culls with a Probiotic for Hens
Fewer culls mean more profits for you as the egg producer. With Hen Helper, a poultry supplement and probiotic, you can boost overall health in your hens, leading to firmer litter with white caps, cleaner eggs and better shell quality.
Baby Chicks to Adult Chickens Huddled in Corner: Causes and Prevention
Recently, we’ve heard a lot of farmers ask why their chickens are huddling together. Huddling usually happens when chicks are too cold or grown chickens have a fever. Let’s go over why both of these situations happen and what you can do to stop the huddling.
Poultry Litter Treatment for Healthy Floors and Healthy Birds
A healthy floor is a healthy bird. Learn how to improve litter quality and strengthen poultry health with a scientifically designed poultry litter treatment.
Poultry Gut Health: Microscopic Issue, Big Impact
Gut health is an important part of overall well-being for both humans and animals. For poultry, gut health can make the difference between a thriving, profitable flock and a devastating mortality crisis.
Women in Business: Tips for Female Farmers from CEO Leisa Coyne
This one is for our female farmers! Business owner Leisa Coyne explains how she has overcome the challenges of being a woman CEO in a male-dominated industry.
Tips and Tricks for Poultry Farmers: December 2023 Update
We love sharing great farmer-to-farmer advice, so Allen is back with our fourth edition of Tips and Tricks for Your Poultry Farm.
Turkey Farming vs. Chicken Farming: The Major Differences
Happy Thanksgiving! It's high time we give our hard-working turkey farmers the attention they deserve. Here are some of the main differences between turkey farming and chicken farming.
What Farmers Need to Know About Antibiotic Regulation: NAE Chicken vs. NAIHM Chicken
Whether you raise birds antibiotic free, no antibiotics ever (NAE), reduced use or with a full spectrum of antibiotics, changes in antibiotic regulations have impacted your farm in one way or another.
Safeguarding Your Structures: Lightning and Surge Protection on Poultry Farms
An electrician's advice on protecting your poultry farm from lightning damage.
Poultry House Heater Comparison: Pancake vs. Tube Heaters
Winter is coming! Here's a comparison between two main types of radiant heaters for poultry farms: pancake and tube heaters.
The First Three Days of a Chicken's Life: The Most Important Stage!
Every stage of a bird's life is important, but the first three days are the most pivotal in a chick's development.
Lawn Mower Maintenance Tips from an Expert
Mower maintenance expert Leisa gives her best tips for keeping lawn mowers running smoothly, saving you money in the long run.
How to Start a Poultry Farm: 13 Tips from New Poultry Farmers
We often get asked how to become a poultry farmer. Two soon-to-be farmers tell their story of starting a poultry farm!
Our Salmonella Study: Results and Analysis
We tested Litter Life against Salmonella. Here are our encouraging results!
Mother Load ACV: The "Mother" of all Apple Cider Vinegar for Poultry Farms
Let's talk about the "mother" of all vinegar and how to use it to improve health on your poultry farm.
Battling Heat Stress in Poultry Houses
Heat is one of the top environmental stressors for poultry. But did you know that humidity can make its effects compound? Let's go over heat, humidity and how to combat them in your poultry house.
Chicken-Safe Weed Killer: Eliminate Weeds With Torched Weed Killer
Torched is a non-selective and highly effective weed killer for your poultry farm.
Farm Upgrades: Are They Worth It?
You don't have to be a poultry farmer for long before your integrator suggests you make upgrades to your farm. Is it worth it to make these upgrades?
Building New Poultry Houses: An Interview with a 5th Generation Farmer
A 5th generation farmer explains his decision to add more poultry houses to his farm.
Tips for Poultry Farmers: May 2023 Update
Tips and Tricks Part III features advice and tools submitted to us from poultry farmers across the country.
How to get NRCS Grants: Save Money and Improve your Farm
Here are six steps to get NRCS grants for your poultry farm.
Grower Spotlight: Poultry Farm Hacks with a Farming Pastor
Bryant Madren shares two major hacks he uses on his poultry farm.
Desecticide: Effective, Unique Solution to Darkling Beetles in Poultry Houses
Desecticide is a non-toxic, effective solution for darkling beetle control in poultry houses. Learn how it works and how to use it!
Sunbelt Ag Expo: Favorite Poultry Equipment Finds
Here's a rundown on our top poultry equipment finds from the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo.
