Production
HOUSING DESIGN FOR SMALL AND BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS – Small and backyard poultry (extension.org)- written by Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky
Pastured Poultry Production and Profitability | ATTRA | Sustainable Agriculture Project (ncat.org) “Pastured Poultry Production and Profitability” covers the basics of pastured poultry production as well as common advantages and pitfalls of getting started in the business and keys to keeping operations profitable.
Poultry House Management for Alternative Production | ATTRA | Sustainable Agriculture Project (ncat.org)- This publication addresses the indoor environment for poultry in alternative production. Although access to the outdoors is an important feature of many alternative or free-range production systems, the indoor environment and management are also crucial. Poultry need access to an appropriate indoor environment for good production and welfare.
Poultry: Equipment for Alternative Production | ATTRA | Sustainable Agriculture Project (ncat.org)- This publication describes some of the basic equipment needed for small-scale chicken flocks, especially flocks on range. Major topics are addressed in detail, including watering and feeding equipment, fencing considerations, and roosting and nesting boxes. References and resources are embedded in the narrative.
Small-Scale Egg Production (Organic and Non-Organic)- Penn State Extension, Authored by Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS, and Emily Shoop