by Gayle on November 23, 2011
Every wonder where your bird came from? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the U.S. is the world’s largest producer of turkeys at 250 million followed by the European Union in a far off second place. Within the United States, Minnesota, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana and Arkansas are the top five turkey producing states. Virginia comes in sixth with 6.5% of the U.S. production. Per capita, the United States consumes more turkey than any other country although there is a strong export market.
Happy Turkey Day!
by Staff on July 13, 2011
Let’s face it …. it’s been really hot in Virginia lately. But for that matter, it’s been really hot all over much of the country lately.
There are many sources to get information on how to care for household animals in extreme heat … pets…. family dogs and cats and birds etc. Most of us know that one very basic necessity is water…. lots and lots of available cool water.
But we thought we’d share a link with you about the special needs and conditions of farm animals during very hot weather. It has tips ranging from how to recognize signs of heat stress in various breeds, to tips about protecting pigs who are susceptible to sunburn.
We learned that recently one farm lost 50,000 chickens when the power supply was cut for less than an hour. Stay vigilant and stay cool. Virginia farmers’ livelihoods and their animals’ survival depends on it.
Every wonder where your bird came from? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the U.S. is the world’s largest producer of turkeys at 250 million followed by the European Union in a far off second place. Within the United States, Minnesota, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana and Arkansas are the top five turkey producing states. Virginia comes in sixth with 6.5% of the U.S. production. Per capita, the United States consumes more turkey than any other country although there is a strong export market. 
