James Hermes

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Keep the eggs coming with the right chicken care

Feed complete rations, limit treats and provide water and winter shelter.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 8, 2023 | News story

How to change my chicken's behavior?

Q: Have a small flock of four hens. All are 2-1/2 years old and have been together since birth. Recently three of the hens have "turned" on the fourth and appears they won't be satisfied until she's gone. They will not let her eat or drink in their presence. Any ideas?

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How to feed your laying hens

Learn how to feed chickens for optimal egg production. Find out which are the best feeds for each life stage, learn tips to manage water and find out how to store and manage feed.

James Hermes | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Feeding Meat-Type Chickens

Guidelines for feeding small flocks of meat-type chickens. Includes a discussion of standard versus organic feeds, mixing feeds at home, and alternatives to traditional ingredients. This publication is available as a ...

James Hermes | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Avoiding Residues in Small Poultry and Game Bird Flocks

Discusses ways to ensure that residues of coccidiostats, antimicrobials, wormers, mold-inhibitors, and pesticides are not present in poultry or eggs when they are marketed. Provides clear guidelines for calculating withdrawal times for medication.

James Hermes | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Why did my chickens stop laying?

Discusses reasons for cessation of egg laying, including decreasing day length, disease, broodiness, poor nutrition, and stress. Suggests strategies for minimizing these effects on egg production.

James Hermes | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)