The Chicken Check In Blog
Get to Know Daniel, a Chicken Farmer from Kentucky
Get to know Daniel. He raises broilers (meat chickens) in Kentucky. Find out why he loves being a farmer.
Read moreFarm Babe: Take a look inside an organic ‘factory farm’ | AGDAILY
You may be surprised to learn that there are actually a lot of similarities between conventional and organic chicken. The Farm Babe takes a look inside an organic chicken farm and finds that organic chicken farming is very similar to conventional chicken farming.
Read more4 Reasons Why Chickens are NOT Given Added Hormones
77 percent of Americans believe that chicken contains added hormones. But the truth is that no chicken sold or raised in the U.S. is given added hormones.
Read more#RaisingPoultry :: Bye Bye Birdie
There comes a time to say goodbye to our feathered friends. Lauren Arbogast, @PaintTheTownAg, explains what goes into transporting chickens to processing.
Read moreDebunking the Myth that Chickens are “Suffering”
Dive deeper into claims made by animal rights groups that “chickens are suffering” and get the facts. All current measurable data – livability, disease, condemnation, digestive and leg health – reflect that the national broiler flock is healthier than in years past. And breeding chickens that “suffer” doesn’t make sense from a welfare OR business standpoint.
Read moreGet to Know Jenny, a Chicken Farmer and Agriculture Educator
Get to know Jenny, a poultry farmer from Maryland and an agriculture editor. Find out how she became a chicken farmer, and her thoughts on being a farmer in the United States.
Read moreThe same day that baby chicks hatch, they are transported to the farm. Learn about all the steps that goes into unloading the chicks and making sure they have everything they need to grow up big and healthy.
Read more#RaisingPoultry :: Home Peep Home
Poultry farmer, Lauren Arbogast, gives us a quick look at the outside of a poultry house.
Read more#RaisingPoultry :: the penthouse please
Before the chicks arrive at the farm, there is a ton of prep. Think of preparation on the chicken farm as the ultimate maid service, mattress connoisseur, butler, catering staff, IT guru, and healthcare professional all in one.
Read morePoultry scientists (and moms) discuss what causes white striping in chicken and explain that it is absolutely safe to eat – there is no safety concern.
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