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• Anatomy of poultry from University of Georgia Poultry Science 202 Lab

• Cannibalism: Cause and Prevention in Poultry This NebGuide discusses reasons why cannibalism occurs in poultry, and provides management procedures for preventing it, including three methods of beak trimming. Earl W. Gleaves, Extension Poultry Specialist, University of Nebraska.

• Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment Since there are numerous reasons for outbreaks of cannibalism, it is important that cannibalism control be a part of your management program. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Estimating The Value Of Domestic Fowl This fact sheet was developed to aid poultry owners determine fair indemnity values for birds in case of eradication or insurance claims. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Hot Weather Management of Poultry. Hot weather can have a severe impact on poultry performance. Production efficiency can be affected long before the temperature reaches a level at which survival becomes a concern. Heat stress begins when the ambient temperature climbs above 80oF and is readily apparent above 85oF. When a bird begins to pant, physiological changes have already started within its body to dissipate excess heat. Even before the bird reaches this point, anything that you do to help birds remain comfortable will help maintain optimum growth rates, hatchability, egg size, egg shell quality, and egg production. Prepared by Kenneth E. Anderson and Thomas A. Carter, North Carolina State University.

• Incubation Failures By: Dr. Tom Smith, Mississippi State University. When incubation of eggs fails, indications are often available that a well trained professional uses for diagnosing the causes for failure. The information listed below includes the more common symptoms for incubation failures, the causes for each symptom, and the recommended corrective measures.

• Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl Most leg and foot disorders in fowl can be prevented through proper nutrition and management. However, some problems can be genetic. In today's large meat chickens and turkeys the problems become very complex since the birds put on weight faster than they build their bone structure to support the weight. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Molting and Other Causes of Feather Loss in Small Poultry Flocks (requires Acrobat Reader 3.01) Small flock owners often become concerned that a few birds are experiencing excessive feather loss. This fact Sheet addresses these concerns. By: Dr. Scott Beyer, Extension Poultry Specialist, Kansas State University.

• Prevention of Egg Eating Egg eating by hens is a habit formed over time which is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to break. It is important you plan and manage your facilities so that the hen never gets the first taste of a broken egg. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? A common question from small backyard laying flock owners is "Why have my hens stopped laying?" There are many factors which can cause hens to stop laying and in many cases there are multiple causes which add up to few or no eggs. The most common causes of decreased egg production include: decreasing daylength, improper nutrition, disease, advancing age and stress. By: Phillip J. Clauer, Virginia Cooperative Extension.