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Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on April 12, 2023
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting and here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
Estate gift creates lasting 4-H legacy; grows endowment

Published on June 16, 2022
An estate gift from long-time 4-H supporters and alumni George and Deanna House will grow the Founders Fund.
Michigan identifies first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza; Poultry and bird owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts

Published on February 24, 2022
Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern for Michigan residents.
Deadly form of influenza found in two Canadian flocks - Poultry beware

Published on January 19, 2022
Detection of this disease s another reminder for everyone who owns poultry to practice strict biosecurity and of major concern for poultry producers along the Atlantic flyway.
Michigan 4-H introduces virtual embryology series to support teachers and parents

Published on March 8, 2021
New Michigan 4-H course can reach students in a variety of educational settings.
Have you ever wondered how to hatch a chicken egg?

Published on March 3, 2021
Rising to the challenge: Michigan 4-H developed videos to provide support for our 4-H Embryology program.
Top four strategies for keeping your 4-H animal projects healthy in cold weather

Published on December 8, 2020
Use these four steps to help keep your 4-H animals healthy during the long Michigan winters.
Showcasing the science in animal science

Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.
Can you hatch an egg bought from the store?

Published on October 5, 2020
4-H lessons teach students about embryology.