Healthy poop, healthy birds
Country Folks
April 1, 2026
POULTRY Healthy poop, healthy birds

Healthy poop, healthy birds

There’s a lot to learn from looking at what comes out of the back end of poultry after digestion is complete. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Poultry Specialist Jennifer Timmons, Ph.D., shared insight to guide poultry owners on what to look for in droppings to maintain good flock health.

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