Commercial Poultry | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: November 2, 2022

Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region (FS-1132)

Owning a flock of chickens can be a rewarding and educational hobby as well as a source of fresh eggs. While more often a problem for small and backyard flocks, predators can cause damage and loss of birds on farms of all sizes. This damage can range from an occasional bird loss to many birds nightly until the problem is fixed. Authors: Dr. Jon Moyle, Maegan Purdue, Dr. Tom Tabler, Jennifer Rhodes, and Paul Goeringer; Title: Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region (FS-1132)

Updated: October 31, 2022

Trespassing and Drones - Legal Issues for Poultry Growers

Grower Lunch Break - Poultry Growers’ Meeting - Wednesday - October 26, 2022 - Salisbury, MD Covering Poultry Legal Issues: Suspicious Vehicles and Drones Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Specialist and Extension Legal Specialist Anthony G. Gorski, Attorney at Law, Annapolis, Maryland Wicomico County Sheriffs John Alessandrini and Burley Williams

Paul Goering giving a talk on Trespassing

Updated: October 19, 2022

Rodent Control on Small Poultry Farms

Mice and rats are nuisance animals that typically can be found anywhere that poultry are grown. These rodents can spread disease and cause structural damage to your facilities, resulting in economic losses.

Updated: October 18, 2022

Avoiding Fires in Poultry Litter Dry Stack Sheds

Producers should be aware of the fire danger associated with storing poultry litter. As microbial activity occurs within the litter, heat and methane gas are produced.

Updated: October 11, 2022

Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers

Earlier this year, I posted about a recently filed class action lawsuit involving contract poultry growers, arguing that they were employees of Amick Farms and not independent contractors. For anyone needing a refresher on a class action lawsuit, I encourage you to check out that post. Another class action lawsuit filed in Georgia by growers for Perdue argues that growers are employees, not independent contractors.

Updated: August 9, 2022

Infectious Coryza (IC): Frequently asked questions (FAQs) (FS-1131)

Infectious Coryza (IC) is a rapidly spreading respiratory disease that mainly affects chickens and, occasionally, pheasants and Guinea fowl of all ages. Currently, there is an ongoing outbreak in some poultry flocks in the northeastern U.S. This publication addresses the most frequently asked questions about IC and how to prevent and control it. Authors: Mostafa Ghanem and Nathaniel Tablante; Title: Infectious Coryza (IC): Frequently asked questions (FAQs) (FS-1131)

Updated: June 28, 2022