2016 PRICE LIST Heavy White Cornish Cross Broiler Alternative
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2016 PRICE LIST Heavy White Cornish Cross Broiler Alternative
(814) 495-8057 (814) 539-7026 Email: [email protected] Fax: (814) 495-8174 www.myerspoultry.com 966 Ragers Hill Road South Fork, PA 15956 NPIP 23-524 2016 PRICE LIST Prices are subject to change without notice and do not include shipping and handling charges. We offer a variety of breeds to choose from while trying to keep prices reasonable. If a breed you’re interested in purchasing is not listed, call for availability and prices. Heavy White Cornish Cross Broiler SEX 5-10 11-24 25-49 50-99 100-299 300+ St. Run 2.30 2.05 1.85 1.50 1.23 call for Females 2.35 2.10 2.00 1.60 1.30 pricing Males 2.45 2.25 2.05 1.64 1.37 Excellent for free range and pastured poultry operations. Coccidiosis Vaccine: .15 per chick only offering this option with the Heavy White Cornish Cross chicks when shipping by themselves. This is a High Yield Broad Breasted Cornish Cross breed that makes great fryers (broilers) and roasters because of the weights that can be achieved. This is a fast growing breed; however in the first week of growth it’s slower than a broiler strain which gives this breed the time to build bone strength. This breed has an excellent feed conversion, livability, strong legs, and a maximum white meat yield with a plump full confirmation; all of which today’s markets desire in white meat yields. At 6 to 8 weeks of age processed weights of 4 ½ to 6 lbs can be obtained. Higher weights can be obtained depending on the final grow out duration. With using a well-managed care and feeding program, customers have achieved processed weights of 10 to 14 lb. roasters and capons within 10 to 14 weeks (Processed weights could vary from producer to producer depending on conditions of management, nutrition (feed type), and biological environments; weather and relief). Cornish-Poussin: (French for young chicken) Using the Heavy White Cornish Cross chicks and fed out for 28 to 31 days will yield a processed 1 to 1 ¼ lb bird; 32 to 38 days 1 ½ to 2 lb. bird. The finished product will give a complete packaged presentation needed for farmer markets and your dinner table with having ample meat yield for the frame size of such a young bird. (Processed weights could vary from producer to producer depending on conditions of management, nutrition (feed type), and biological environments; weather and relief). Alternative Broilers Slower than the fast grow but faster than the heritage breeds Slow Grow White Cornish, Meat Bird varieties & Color Range Breeds Recognizing the demand for a breed that differs from the fast-growing white broilers or the slow-growing heritage breeds, we offer chicks that will develop at a moderate rate. Final grow out weights of 5 to 6 lbs in 9 to 11 weeks or 4-6 lbs in 10-12 weeks can be obtained depending on breed selection (Weights could vary depending on conditions of management, nutrition (feed type), and biological environments and weather). Breed performance traits include increased foraging activity, a greater resistance to disease, livability, strong legs, and excellent feed conversion. All alternative breeds will have a longer breast bone, legs (drumstick), and wing span. They will also have a darker yellow fat compared to the pale yellow fat of the fast growing breeds. What these birds will not have is that double breast meat and fast growth rate. If you want lots of breast meat then you need to get the fast growing Heavy Cornish Cross, from what we have been told by our customers that use the pastured method they say the strain for which we offer will forage and move around more than some of the other strains of Cornish Cross that they have used in the past. * * * Both the fast and the slower growing breeds are suited well for the Free Range, Pasturing, Natural, Organic, Backyard and Custom Color Live Markets. It’s all in what you want to produce; all of the breeds offered are excellent breeds and are unique in their performance and taste. Processed birds: This will give you an idea of how different breeds will finish out, the difference is overall confirmation and grow out time. -slower growers will have a longer wing span, legs and the breast bone is longer. Heavy Cornish will have larger breast and fuller profile and a higher white meat yield. Not wrapped Colored Meat Bird & Slow Grow White Cornish Processed 4.50 lbs 9-11 wks Wrapped Color Range Breed Red Bro Processed 4.50 lbs 9-11 wks Wrapped Heavy Cornish Processed 5.25 lbs. 6-8 wks Page 1 Slow Grow Meat Bird Varieties Tuesday hatch All of the below meat varieties are profitable and suitable to raise in diverse environments. They have excellent conformation of white to dark meat yields. Genetic stock derives from crosses using fast grow Cornish cross and white slower growing broiler strain, also using several heritage strains and some have the Color Range (Red Bro) breeding to attain a hefty body frame with still offering different color feathering for ethnic markets. Red Cornish Meat Bird: Assorted Colored Meat Bird: Easy dressing large birds with exceptional meat flavor, females have a reddish outer feathering with black tipped tail feathers. Males are a variation of dark to light red body with a darker color on wings & tail, also have yellow feet. 5 to 6 lbs. live weight 9-11 wks. Colorful birds having not many solid colors, multiple layers of colors consisting of red, black, tan, silvers, and some having a brindled appearance, growth rate & taste similar to Kosher King. Growers reported excellent color combinations for live markets. 5 to 6 lbs. live weight 9-11 wks. Multi Silver/Striped Meat Bird: Kosher King/Gray Meat Bird: Silvers have multiple layering of varied light and dark shades of grey coloring, a dark stripe (barred) design on wing and tail feathers. Popular with growers for ethnic and pastured markets, 5 to 6 lbs. live weight 9-11 wks. Very popular with ethnic and pastured markets wanting a higher meat yielding colored bird with tasty meat qualities. Bred for stamina this bird resembles a Barred Rock, large body size with yellow feet, 5 to 6 lbs. live weight 9-11 wks. Larger orders call for pricing. Monday hatch shipped separately from all other poultry, but all of the below meat varieties can all ship together except Color Range Breeds Assorted Colored Meat Birds Red Cornish, Kosher King, Multi-Silver/Striped Meat Bird SEX 15+ 25+ 50+ 100 + St. Run 2.50 2.25 1.70 1.28 2.30 1.85 1.40 1.08 Females Males SEX St. Run 15+ 2.40 25+ 2.10 50+ 1.63 100 + 1.18 Females Males 2.15 1.80 1.35 0.98 Color Ranger Breeds Breeders originated from France and are widely used in free range programs set forth by the French Label Rouge program. Breeding is ascertained by using European heritage breeds and American breeding stock. A percentage of this same breeding is crossed with the meat bird verities mentioned above. All breeds offered are profitable broilers to grow. Excellent white to dark meat yields with having a tender texture and the flavor of a moderate growing bird. Red Bro: Will ship as a mix containing mostly Red Bro (dark red) but there may be a low percentage of Tri-color & Yellow in the mix, all have yellow shanks, beak, and skin, reaching peak live weights of 5 to 6 pounds in 9-11 weeks. Grey Broiler Mix: Tuesday Hatch Grey feathering no solid colors. Growth rate same as the Red Bro, limited numbers on st run, plenty of males Jet Black: Wednesday Hatch Black broiler having black feathering, shanks & beak with a yellow skin. 4 to 6 pounds live weights at 10-12 weeks, grows slower than the Red Bro. Yellow Broiler Males: Tuesday Hatch Light yellow gold feathering growing out similar to the Jet Black. males only Red Bro M-14: Related to the Red Bro in breeding will have a varied red feathering. Birds have yellow shanks, beak, and skin. Live weights of 5 to 6 pounds in 9-11 weeks, only offering males at this time and availability is limited at certain times of the year. **NOT ALL COLOR RANGER BREEDS HATCH ON THE SAME DAY & CAN SHIP TOGETHER Available year-round but, 15-24 size orders will only ship Apr thru Oct. Color Rangers 15+ 25+ 50+ 100 + 300+ Red Bro St. Run 2.50 2.25 1.70 1.25 call Red Bro Males 2.30 2.15 1.50 1.15 for Red Bro M-14 Males only 2.15 1.95 1.38 1.08 pricing Grey Broiler Mix St. Run 2.50 2.25 1.70 1.25 Grey Broiler Mix Males 2.15 1.95 1.38 1.08 Jet Black St. Run 2.50 2.25 1.70 1.25 Yellow Broiler Males only 2.10 1.95 1.38 1.08 Page 2 Popular Layer Breeds Red Sex Link (Buff, Golden Comet, Isa Brown) Black Sex Link (Blk Star, Shaver Blk) White Leghorn Rhode Island. Reds (RI Red) Barred Rocks Black Australorp A hybrid, superb brown egg layer, females are black with a gold breast; males barred black and white 5 to 5.5 lb. A hybrid brown egg layer having a calm disposition and high egg yielding qualities that is perfect for any size flock. Females are medium red weighing at maturity 4 lbs, males are white with darker wing neck and tail feathers 5 to 6 lbs lbs. A popular superior egg laying dual-purpose breed, which is a deep red color with a calm manner. Mature weights of 7.5 to 6.5 lbs. A production white egg layer, body weight 3.60 to 3.80 lbs Excellent for eggs and meat, one of the oldest pure breed dual-purpose breeds, dark gray with grayish white feathering. Red Sex Link large br eggs Barred Rock large br eggs Rhode Island Red large br eggs Black Australorp large br eggs SEX St. Run Females Males 5-10 2.76 3.35 2.15 A glossy black feathering with a greenishpurple sheen, a quiet and gentle bird known for its hardiness to temperatures. Popular Breeds 11-24 2.72 3.25 1.95 25-49 2.40 2.83 1.65 50-74 1.96 2.55 1.34 75-99 1.94 2.53 1.30 100 + 1.68 2.27 1.05 Black Sex Link large br eggs White Rock large br eggs White Leghorn large white eggs **When ordering multiple breeds of layers, the price is PER BREED amount, not total amount ordered. Fancy Breeds Golden Laced Wyandotte Easter Eggers (Araucana/Americana-strain) An exquisite brown egg layer, rose combed with majestic gold brown feathers laced in a shiny green-black edging. Colored eggs in shades of olive green to a medium blue, also offered in the bantams. Brown Leghorn New Hampshire Excellent white egg layers, feathers are multicolored shades of brown, which truly help protect them from predators if free ranging. Lighter red color and larger than the R.I. Reds a very pretty dual purpose breed used for meat and brown egg layer. Speckled Sussex Buff Orpington (Will go broody) Rich mahogany plumage with individual feathers ending in white tips separated by feathers with black barring, br eggs Golden in color with a quiet disposition, heavy plumage makes them excellent winter layers. Delaware Silver Laced Wyandotte Dual purpose breed, mostly white with neck & tail feathers having black striped bars, lays large brown eggs avg. # males 8 ½ lb. Hens 6 ½ lb. Heavy docile bird with a rose comb feathering is silvery white edged in greenish black, a very hardy and colorful productive bird. Amber Sexlink a good brown egg layer, females have a white body with a few brown feathers. Avg #females 4.5-5 lbs Fancy Breeds California White Leghorn white feathering with a few black flecks. Gray Leghorn resembles a barred rock. Both breeds lay large white eggs and are gentle breeds. Buff Orpington large br eggs Delaware large br eggs New Hampshire Red large br eggs Amber Sex Link large br eggs SEX St. Run Females Males 5-10 3.10 3.50 2.30 11-24 2.80 3.40 1.97 25-49 2.52 3.00 1.82 50-74 2.10 2.68 1.42 75-99 2.06 2.65 1.40 100 + 1.81 2.37 1.20 Easter Eggers Araucana/Americana St. Run Females Males 3.15 3.55 2.32 2.95 3.45 2.00 2.60 3.10 1.86 2.18 2.75 1.48 2.15 2.72 1.45 1.92 2.43 1.25 Med/large size Colored eggs mostly green Speckled Sussex large br eggs All Female Rainbow Assortments: Assorted Brown Egg Layers: Assortment will include all brown egg layers any combination of our choice at least 3 different kinds, may include Fancy and Rare breeds. SEX St. Run Females Males 5-10 2.65 3.25 2.05 11-24 2.55 3.15 1.87 25-49 2.28 2.75 1.56 50-74 1.83 2.48 1.20 Silver Laced Wyandotte large br eggs Golden Laced Wyandotte large br eggs Brown Leghorn Med/large white eggs California White Leghorn large white eggs California Gray Leghorn large white eggs 75-99 1.80 2.45 1.15 100 + 1.60 2.12 1.00 15 …. At least 3 kinds or more, 25 or more Combinations of 5 or more All female chicks may include: White, brown and tinted egg layer or even rare breed birds. OUR CHOICE (We pick the breeds) CHOICE (We pick the breeds) All Female Rainbow Assortment Our choice 15 25 50 100 of breeds. 48.00 76.50 138.00 246.00 Page 3 Rare Breeds Turken Originated in Europe nick named Naked Neck For its Turkey-like bare neck, despite the lack of feathering on the body it holds up to cold weather. Sure to add an oddity to the flock, raise for meat eggs or fun. Columbian Wyandotte a wonderful unusual light to rich brown egg layer from the Wyandotte breeding that will add pleasure to any flock. Rose combed Jersey Black Giant a massive bird in appearance lays large brown eggs. Black with a green sheen, straight red comb, known for persistence of laying through cold weather. Blue Andalusian are a slate gray edged with black lines offspring may turn out to be black and blue or black splashes as well the blue color. # males 7 lb.Hens 5 ½ lb. Dark Cornish are unique because of their thick, compact bodies, unusually wide backs, and broad, deep breasts. Known for their great meat qualities. Pea combed. Dominique a beautiful rose combed breed that lays medium brown eggs resembles, a Barred Rock, an old rare breed. Light Brahma a very old brown egg laying breed from Asia. Traits include massive size, a gentle disposition with full feathered shanks & toes, striking black and white plumage and pea comb. Ancona referred to as Mottled Leghorn, closely related to the leghorn. Good foragers, having darker feathering which makes them less likely to be picked off by birds of prey. Buff Brahma looks like the Light Brahma but in a buff color. A dual-purpose breed for meat and brown eggs, roosters are calm. Partridge Rocks a dual–purpose breed, lays a smaller size brown egg avg. # males 9 ½ lb. Hens 7 ½ lb. Min order 5 chicks of one breed or color EXAMPLE: 5 st. run, 5 female (males you can still order in any amount) Turken med brown eggs Blue Andalusian white eggs Columbian Wyandotte large br eggs Dominique med. brown eggs Ancona large white eggs SEX St. Run Females Males 1-10 3.15 3.65 2.32 11-24 3.00 3.50 2.20 25-49 2.65 3.18 1.86 50-74 2.20 2.72 1.50 75-99 2.18 2.72 1.48 100+ 2.05 2.65 1.36 Dark Cornish sm br egg-limited quantities Light Brahma med. brown eggs Buff Brahma (limited amounts) large br eggs Jersey Black Giant large br eggs Partridge Rock small brown eggs Very Rare & Fancy Breeds Min order 5 chicks of one breed or color EXAMPLE: 5 st. run, 5 female (males you can still order in any amount) WHITE EGG LAYERS Silver Leghorn white eggs Very Rare & Fancy Breeds *St. Run only (some of these breeds may hatch on a different day then other breeds) BROWN EGG LAYERS * Blue Langshan med. to large brown eggs Golden Campine med. white eggs Sex 5-10 11-24 25-49 50-99 100+ Black Langshan med.to large brown eggs Silver Campine med. white eggs St. Run 3.70 3.50 3.25 2.70 2.65 Egyptian Fayoumi small white eggs Females 4.30 4.05 3.85 3.50 3.30 White Laced Red Cornish brown eggs Dark Rhode Island brown eggs Males 3.25 2.80 2.40 2.30 2.00 Sicilian Buttercup med white eggs Lakenvelder Golden small white eggs Rhode Island White brown eggs Buckeye med. brown eggs Lakenvelder Silver small white eggs If you don't see a breed listed that you are Silver Spangled Hamburg med white eggs looking for call we may have it available. Iowa Blue brown eggs Mottled Java brown egg Golden Spangled Hamburg med white eggs TINTED EGGS Russian Orloff tinted eggs Salmon Favorolle med. creamy tinted eggs DARK BROWN EGGS Wyandottes: Black, Blue, Buff sm/med brown eggs Cuckoo Maran large dark brown eggs Cochins Std: Blue, Barred, Black, Buff, White Silver Laced, Partridge sm/med brown eggs Welsummer large reddish brown eggs with speckles *St. Run only (some of these breeds may hatch on a different day then other breeds) These breeds may be available sexed depending on quanitites and time of year. Sex 5-10 11-24 25-49 Larger * Sultan small white eggs * Golden Laced Polish Std. small white eggs St. Run 3.65 3.42 3.18 orders * White Phoenix sm/med white * Silver Laced Polish Std. small white eggs Females call for * Golden Phoenix sm/med white Males pricing. * Silver Phoenix sm/med white * Buff Laced Polish Std. small white eggs * White Crested Black Polish Std. small white eggs * White Crested Blue Polish Std. small white eggs * Indian Red Jungle Fowl $4.95 each * Black Sumatras med. white egg * Red Shoulder Yokohama $4.30 each * Blue Sumatras med. white egg $4.95 each * Appenzelle/German Spitzenhauben limited quantities, med white eggs Page 4 Small Orders Wanting to raise just a few but needing less than the minimum 15 chicks then we have two choices CHICK PICK or SMALL ORDER SPECIALS. CHICK PICK SPECIAL: can order as little as 1 per breed. WV IN MI KY MD MN RI IL IA DE VT GA NY AL MO SC NH ME LA FL OK SD NE ND TX You choose as little as 1 per breed, just as long as you meet the minimum of 3 chicks to ship. You are not limited to the ones below on the list Add the small order charge per chick on top of the standard chick price and use the ship chart on this page to add the postage. Includes heat pack, insulating the box and Express Mail. You can add the Marek’s vaccination for 3- 6 chicks add $1.00 per chick, 7-14 chicks add .55 per chick. $29.93 $37.80 $41.99 $41.99 WY NM AZ ID NV UT $45.68 $48.30 OR WA AK $51.45 CHICK PICK : Add price below to the breed chick price you choose then add the postage to state. 3 - 4 chicks 5 - 6 chick 7 - 8 chick 9 - 10 chicks 11 - 12 chicks 13 - 14 chicks $6.00 $4.00 $3.25 $2.35 $1.90 $1.65 SMALL ORDER SPECIALS: Specials include Marek’s Vaccination, heat pack, insulated box and ship cost. Express mail can be 2 days in some areas. Special #1 female 3 chicks $68.00 Choice of 3 female chicks of one breed from list. . Special #2 female 5 chicks $75.00 Choice of 5 female chicks of one breed from list. Special #3 female 10 chicks $82.00 10 females chicks---- 5 female chicks of one breed & 5 female chicks of another breed from list. Choose breeds from the selected breed list below: Hatchery Choice 6 GUINEAS $84.00 Requirement are that there be no variation from the special’s description. Speckled Sussex Rhode Island Reds Golden Comet Red Sex Link Black Australorp White Leghorn Austra White Brown Leghorn Hatchery Choice Assorted Dominique Black Jersey Giant Light Brahma White Jersey Giant Buff Orpington Production Red Black Sex Link New Hampshire Red White Rocks Barred Rocks Easter Eggers/ Araucana Silver Laced Wyandotte Golden Laced Wyandotte 6 hatchery choice st run Guineas keets/chick. Hatchery Choice 10 GUINEAS $93.00 10 hatchery choice st run Guineas keets/chick. Bantam Special 10 chicks $97.00 10 straight run bantam chicks. Choose 5 s/r bantam breed and 5 s/r of another bantam breed, excludes Silkies, Quail Belgium D'Anver, Phoenix & Self Blue D'uccle. Bantams No sexing, for a full list of bantams offered visit our website. www.myerspoultry.com Clean Legged Japanese Birds carry their tail feathers upright, giving them an impressive stately appearance. White, Black, Gray, Black Tailed White, Black Tailed Buff, Rosecombs Black Rosecombs (black with greenish sheen) Splash Rosecombs (gray black speckled) Old English. Red Pyle, BB Red Silkies Recognized for dark skin and silky, hair like feathers makes this breed a distinctive addition to any flock, feathers on their legs and feet. White, Partridge (dark brownish) Red, Black, Buff, Blue (varies in colors) Cochins A docile quite bird having a fluffy full plumage. White, Red, Buff, Splash, Birchen, Black, Barred Barred , Black,&Crele Buff Brahma, Belgian Quail, Mille Fleur d’Uccle, Frizzles Sebright Prominent markings outline and define the feathering Silver (gray/black/white), Gold (brown/gold/black) We have access to other bantam breed not listed if you don’t see what you are looking for give us call for details. RI Red, Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, White Crested Black Polish, Araucana Bantams St Run only 5-29 30-59 60-119 3.70 3.50 White Silkies Bantams meat type 120+ Specific Breeds: minimum 5 each breed / color Feather Legged These birds are popular for those niche ethnic markets for their dark skin, dark meat and bones. For this purpose a selection of larger size breeders has given an equally larger bantam for this use. 3.25 Specific Breed Assortments For larger Silkies, Japanese, Brahama, Cochin, Old English, d'Uccle, Sebright, Cornish, Dutch, Frizzles 3.60 3.40 3.20 Feather Legged Assortment 3.30 3.25 3.15 Clean Legged Assortment 3.30 3.25 3.15 Bantam Best Buy Assortment 3.40 3.25 3.10 orders call for prices. 3.00 Not shipped with other bantams. 15+ 25+ 50+ 100+ 200+ White Silkie Bantams 3.75 3.55 2.80 2.00 call for St Run only prices Page 5 Small Order Specials Guinea Keets includes shipping, & special packing. Pick any guinea types. Except the French Available June thru Aug. French Guineas, available year round French Guinea are known for their tender, lean meat and is often raised for meat production PROCESSED WEIGHTS 11 WEEKS 3-3 1/4 lbs. The only difference between these and the common Guinea Fowl is that they grow twice as fast and are about 2 lbs. heavier, similar in appearance to the Pearl Guineas, meat is dark and for various reasons preferred by many restaurants; often considered a delicacy. They will reproduce naturally like any other guinea. French Guinea (available year round) MIN ORDER 15 (May-Oct.) St. Run French Guinea 15+ 4.00 25 (Nov.-April) 25+ 3.80 50+ 2.82 6 Guineas $84.00 10 Guineas $94.00 Guinea Fowl have a standing reputation for their “watch dog” behavior, using a loud yelping sound to warn the flock when intruders enter the vicinity. Guineas are sought after for their intense effectiveness of drastically lowering the insect population, including deer ticks (Lyme disease). One of the hardiest domestic fowl after the keets have reached two weeks of age, almost selfsufficient at maturity and very resistant to disease. MIN ORDER 15 - 25 Depending on type chosen and time of year. 100+ 250+ 2.10 call for pricing Ducklings St. Run only Pearl White, Lavender, Purple Assorted (hatchery choice) 5-14 4.80 5.05 4.50 15+ 4.65 4.95 4.40 30+ 4.30 4.65 4.20 60+ 4.15 4.45 3.95 120+ 3.75 4.15 3.75 Ducks available Feb. thru Nov Sometimes earlier and later in the year then stated. Rouen Similar to a Pekin for meat production, Drakes 89 lbs. Duck 6 to 7 lbs., but colored like a Mallard Ducks (will not fly) Mallards Will fly unless one wing is clipped, hardy and great foragers. Used primarily as ornamental duck or regulated hunting grounds. Khaki Campbell Colorful feathering from light beige to brown with green bills, males have darker brown heads. Dual purpose meat and eggs, lays eggs like a chicken. Avg mature weights males 4.5 lbs. females 4 lbs. White Pekins white with orange feet & bill, fast growing for meat production, 7.5 –13.5 lbs., & excellent layers. Jumbo Pekins 9.5 lbs female- 11 lbs. male Call for details. White Layer & Golden Layer Lay more and larger eggs than the Khaki Campbell duck and have a calmer temperament with a higher fertility 4.5- 5.75 lbs. Call for details. Welsh Harlequin A beautiful color pattern bird, very calm excellent flyers. White Pekins Khaki Campbell Rouen Cayuga A hardy (tolerates extreme cold) black duck, medium to large in size with a metallic green sheen to their feathers, Drake 8 lbs., Duck 7 lbs. Egg color is ebony black. Indian Runner (Fawn & White, Black, Blue & Chocolate) Nicknamed Penguin Duck, long slender bodies and an upright posture. The vertical posture allows them to run very quickly instead of waddling like other ducks. Runners’ eggs are white with a tint of green or blue; also make a small, lean meat bird to eat. White Crested A unique breed with tufts of feathers on the top of the head, available in White and Blue Swedish Blue Swedish Cold hardy to weather conditions ducks are a beautiful gray-bluish slate color with some feathers shaded slightly darker. They also have some white feathering on their breast and wings. Bluish to gray-white eggs, 7 - 8 lbs., (smaller compared to Pekin, and Rouen) Black Swedish Similar to the Blue, but black in color with Ducklings Assorted Will put in as many breeds as possible, the white feathering on their breast and wings. but we do guarantee at least 3 types of breeds in assortment. SEX 1-5 15-29 30-59 60+ St. Run Sexed ea. 5.30 5.10 7.10 6.85 4.80 6.60 4.25 5.90 3.60 call for 5.70 pricing SEX 1-5 6-14 15-29 30+ 60+ 7.10 8.70 5.75 7.60 6.95 8.70 5.55 7.40 6.70 8.20 5.00 6.75 6.15 7.80 4.80 6.75 5.65 call for 7.30 pricing 4.50 6.50 1-5 6-14 15-29 30+ 60+ 6.50 6.40 6.10 5.10 4.65 call for Sexed ea. 8.20 8.10 7.95 7.05 6.50 pricing St. Run 6.50 8.20 4.95 6.90 6.45 8.15 4.90 6.85 6.20 8.05 4.65 6.75 5.15 7.15 3.90 5.65 4.70 6.60 3.55 5.40 Jumbo Pekin St. Run Mallards (Will fly away) Sexed ea. St. Run Sexed ea. SEX Golden Layer St. Run White Layer Assorted Ducks (our choice) Buff Duck (Buff Orpington) dual purpose breed for eggs & meat. Sexed ea. St. Run Sexed ea. 6-14 100+ 120+ SEX Blue Swedish Black Swedish Buff Cayuga, Magpie, Indian Runners Fawn & white, Blue, Black, Chocolate Assorted Runners Hatchery choice 120+ Assorted Crested Welsh Harlequin White Crested Swedish Crested 1-5 6-14 15-29 30-59 60+ Sexed ea. 5.80 7.70 5.50 7.40 5.35 7.30 4.40 6.70 4.10 call for 6.00 pricing SEX 1-5 6-14 15-29 30+ 60+ St. Run 6.10 6.00 5.30 4.60 4.25 call for Sexed ea. 8.05 6.00 7.95 7.95 5.90 7.85 7.30 5.20 7.20 7.00 4.50 6.90 6.15 pricing 4.10 6.05 St. Run St. Run Sexed ea. 100+ SEX 1-5 6-14 15-29 30+ 60+ St. Run 7.50 7.35 7.30 7.05 6.98 call for Sexed ea. 9.25 9.15 9.15 9.00 8.50 pricing St. Run 7.20 7.10 9.15 9.05 8.40 8.25 10.20 10.00 7.00 9.05 8.00 9.80 6.40 8.90 7.50 9.60 6.00 8.40 6.35 8.05 Sexed ea. St. Run Sexed ea. 120+ Page 6 GOSLINGS Available March thru June African geese have a graceful attractive presence like the Chinese; a distinctive dark stripe that runs down the back of their neck, bill and top knob are black and their feet are orange. Brown Chinese & White Chinese only 8 geese per acre to naturally get rid of those unwanted weeds great for gardens, orchards, strawberries or any crop. Many prefer using these breeds for their small size, active nature and swan like carriage and grace. Buff Goose (American) very calm, fawn in color and this breed was developed in the United States. Grey Saddleback Pomeranian a social and talkative breed making them good watch birds as they greet visitors noisily. (Limited quantities) Tufted Buff originate from the Buff, calm in nature, coloration is fawn like the Buff but with a tuft of feathers on the top of their head. Pilgrim A unique characteristic of sex can be determined from feather color, males are white with touches of gray while the females look much like the Toulouse but a lighter color and will often have white on their faces. (Limited quantities) Roman Tufted a very friendly smaller solid white bird with a small tuft of feathers on its head, a very stately looking breed. Embden a beautiful white feathered bird with their beak and feet being orange their eyes a distinct blue. Most common breed to be raised for commercial meat production due to their fast growth and large size, also are good layers having the largest eggs. origin temperament mothering China USA China Germany USA Italy France USA France China noisier / good very calm / good noisier / poor calm / good very calm / good calm / good calm / good calm / good calm / good noisier / poor Breed African Buff American Brown Chinese Embden Pilgrim Roman Tufted Toulouse Tufted Buff Tufted Toulouse White Chinese Toulouse has a great temperament with a beautiful gray plumage, darker gray on the back while turning lighter gray on the breast with a white abdomen, an easy breed to raise and one of the most common and popular barnyard geese for fun & meat. egg size egg production avg fertility 9.25 9.25 8.75 9.75 9.25 9.00 9.50 9.25 9.50 9.00 35 - 45 /yr 25 - 35 /yr 30 -45 /yr 35 - 45 /yr 20 -25 /yr 20 - 30 /yr 25 - 30 /yr 20 - 30 /yr 35 - 50 /yr 45 - 55 /yr 85% 65% 85% 80% 60% 70% 80% 75% 80% 88% size / weight flying weeding 12.5 -15.5 lbs. med / 14 - 16 lbs. light / 9 - 10.5 lbs. heavy / 15 - 20 lbs. med / 13 - 15 lbs. light / 11.5 - 14 lbs. 14 - 16 lbs. 13 - 15 lbs. 15 - 18 lbs. light / 10 - 15 lbs. maybe low maybe low low low low low low maybe good good excellent good good good good good good excellent ** If you are not ordering straight run. You may only order 2 more females than males of these breeds. ** These breed are sold only straight run or in Pairs. For each Pair ordered, you will pay for two birds at the sexed price. **White Chinese **Embden SEX St. Run 1-7 12.00 8-15 11.50 16-31 10.80 32-63 10.00 Sexed ea. 14.50 14.00 13.90 13.50 64+ Call. **Brown Chinese **African, **Toulouse SEX St. Run 1-7 12.25 8-15 11.70 16-31 11.10 32-63 10.00 Sexed ea. 14.75 14.50 13.90 13.50 SEX St. Run SEX St. Run Sexed ea. SEX St. Run 1-7 12.60 Sexed ea. 15.80 15.25 8-15 16-31 32-63 64+ 16.60 16.50 14.75 Call. 19.00 Sexed each and sold as pairs. 1-7 11.00 8-15 10.00 16-31 9.65 32-63 9.30 64+ Call. Sexed ea. 13.50 13.25 12.00 11.60 **Grey Saddleback Pomeranian **Buff Saddleback Pomeranian 8-15 12.50 16-31 12.00 SEX St. Run 1-7 12.90 8-15 12.70 16-31 12.10 32-63 11.00 Sexed ea. 15.25 15.00 14.10 13.60 SEX St. Run Sexed 1-15 15.00 16.75 **Sebastopol **Assorted Geese our choice SEX 1-7 8-15 16-31 32-63 64+ St. Run 13.65 13.55 13.45 13.35 Call. Sexed ea. 15.00 14.75 Sexed each and as pairs. **American Buff, **Tufted Roman, **Tufted Buff, **Pilgrim limited small orders 1-7 16.90 19.25 64+ Call. 32-63 11.90 64+ Call. Sexed each and sold as pairs. SEX St. Run Sexed 1-15 69.95 73.95 16+ 67.50 70.95 64+ Call. Mixed Fancy some breeds not listed Order 8 =*3 breeds, 16 =*4 breeds 16+ 14.50 15.50 Normal minimum order size: Ducks: 10 Goslings: 8 Ducklings & Goslings (combined) 10 Geese & Ducks normal postage cost on order page 11. Small Order Shipping Goslings & Ducklings This will include shipping cost, small order charge, 60 hour heat pack & box insulation for safe shipment. Small Order shipping: Goslings 2 to 5 6 to 7 Goslings: 2 to 7 Ducklings: 3 to 9 OR (When ordering 10 total birds use normal postage) Ducklings Combination of both 2 to 5 6 to 8 9 3 geese + 5 ducks or 5 geese + 3 ducks 2 geese + 2 ducks ship cost $49.00 $46.00 $36.00 $28.00 Combine them together Don’t forget to add the cost of each bird selected. Page 7 Turkeys ** Discounted pricing on turkey orders meeting the company truck. This will only apply to situations that can meet the criteria of this type of order. Broad Breasted Bronze Toms 38 lbs Hens 20lbs Feb thru July Broad Breasted White Toms 38 lbs Hens 20 lbs Jan thru Dec Oct thru Jan (weather permitting) Broad Breasted White Turkeys will dress with a full plump finished look and a fine skin texture. Commercial turkey growers use this breed. Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys are a beautiful bird having natural coloring similar to wild turkeys, but grows a lot faster and broad breasted. Black Turkeys are a heritage cross having a rich black color feathering from head to toe and will dress out similar to the Bronze Turkey. Auburn Turkeys are a heritage cross having reddish brown feathering and are a variation form the Bronze Turkey having similar processed weights. Broad Breasted Auburn Hens-Auburn color Toms-Black color Limited availability Not hatched every week. Minimum to ship 15 birds 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-24 25-49 50-99 100+ B B Bronze Turkey 7.30 7.20 6.55 6.35 6.30 5.95 5.65 large orders Hens 7.60 7.45 6.95 6.70 6.60 6.50 6.00 call for Toms 8.40 8.20 7.55 6.95 6.80 6.75 6.15 pricing B B White Turkey 6.60 6.20 6.10 5.80 5.55 5.18 4.75 Hens 7.30 7.20 6.75 6.30 6.00 5.65 5.30 Toms 7.30 7.20 6.75 6.30 6.00 5.65 5.30 Auburn Turkey (medium/broad breasted) call for pricing and availability Black Turke y (medium/broad breasted) call for pricing and availability Broad Breasted Black Hens-Black color Toms-Black color Limited availability Not hatched every week. (RARE) Heritage Breed Minimum to ship rkeys 20 birds 1-19 20-39 40-79 80+ 10.75 St. Run Assorted hatchery choice Rare Breed Assortments: 15 poults (3 or more variety) Breed Black Spanish Blue Slate Bourbon Red Royal Palm Midget White Narragansett Standard Bronze White Holland Chocolate large orders 10.60 10.55 10.40 call for 10.65 10.65 10.50 pricing st. run hatchery choice. $159.75 20 poults (4 or more variety) $213.00 description resistance natural mating size / weight All black with white on head, adults will get a green sheen luster to feathering. Range in color from ashy blue with black flecks to a pale light gray with some blackish. Dark red plumage with white tail and wing tips White with black metallic edging on back, tail and breast feathers. Smallest of the breeds, all white, a Royal Palm commerical white cross developed 1950's Multicolored, primarily black with bands of steel gray, feathering is regularly penciled with parallel lines of tan edged in steel gray. looks like the wild turkey and the broad breast bronze turkey White bird Brown feathering, females will have a white face. hardy hardy hardy hardy hardy yes yes yes yes yes Toms 25-31 lbs. - Hens 15-18 lbs. Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 16-18 lbs. Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 16-18 lbs. Toms 15-21 lbs. - Hens 10-12 lbs. Toms 18-20 lbs. - Hens 10-12 lbs. used used used most used used hardy yes Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 16-18 lbs. used hardy hardy hardy yes yes yes Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 14-16 lbs. Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 16-18 lbs. Toms 25-33 lbs. - Hens 16-18 lbs. used most used used meat production Page 8 Game Birds Bob White Quail Bobwhite Quail: mature 16 weeks dressing 8 ounces Very popular to raised for some of the same reasons as Pheasants. These wonderful little birds are a pleasure to have in the backyard and surrounding areas. St. Run MAY-JUL 100 200-+ 1.25 call for pricing Ringneck Pheasant: matures 16 to 18 weeks dressing 2 Ringneck Pheasant MAY-JUL 30 60 100 200+ St. Run 2.07 1.70 1.50 call for pricing Chukar Partridge: mature 16 weeks dressing 16 Chukar Partridge MAY-AUG 30 60 100 300+ St. Run 2.40 2.20 1.75 call for pricing lbs. A great bird to raise, for releasing, hunting, training bird dogs eat. or for pleasure Very profitable to raise for fancy meat markets and hunting clubs. Whatever the reason you won’t be disappointed with these beautiful hearty birds. ounces. Chukars are becoming more popular to raise for their tasty meat and for sport. Their coloring is gray with a light brown on the body with a distinctive barred feather pattern on the wings. 12 lb. Capon processed Capons What is a Capon? Capons are considered to be the ultimate choice in poultry meats. A delicacy that’s truly valued by chefs for it’s a juicy, tender, and succulent flavor. Capons will also bring a higher market value. A capon is a male chicken that has been surgically de-sexed at an early age. After being caponized the chicken (capon) becomes quiet and docile, which slows down the muscling process making dark and white meat muscles soft (not tough or stringy). This readily makes the bird plump evenly giving it the distinguished juicy and tender flavorful meat qualities. Depending on feeding program. A capon will mature in 9 to 12 weeks, weighing 9 to 13 pounds dressed weight. **WE NO LONGER MAIL OUT CAPONS OR START THEM **CUSTOM CAPONIZING AVAILABLE Custom Caponizing & Pick-up point Locations When: Anytime Where: Myers Poultry Farm Bring the chicks at 10-12 days old to get caponized. When: July-August Where: Ephrata/New Holland, PA Bring the chicks at 10-12 days old to a farm location to get caponized. When: August & September Where: Ephrata, PA Must call to set up orders in advance. Must call to get the proper growing instructions and to schedule a date, and time to caponize birds. Must call to get the proper growing instructions and to schedule a date, and time to caponize birds. STARTED CAPONS FOR SALE (814) 539-7026 (814) 539-7026 WHEN AVAILABLE. 814 539-7026 POULTRY DRESSING PLACES PENNSYLVANIA LOCATIONS: Richard & Grace Grimm 488 Great Belt Rd Butler, PA 16002 724 352-3416 Sturgin Poultry Rebecca L. Wimer 144 Mill Rd Clarks Mills, PA 16114 724 301-1206 Mowery’s Poultry Farm 648 Imler Valley Rd Osterburg, PA 16667 814 276-3952 Kohr’s Poultry Processing 9507 Forest Ridge Rd Shippensburg, PA 17257 717 261-7776 Simon Miller 2990 Dry Creek Rd Elk Horn, KY 42733 606-787-7944 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd SW Baltic, OH 43804 330 897-0626 KENTUCKY: Eli Sauder 959 Britmart Rd Elkton, KY 42220 270 886-5690 270 885-1048 USDA Federal Inspected OHIO: USDA Federal Inspected (Call to add your processing place to the list) Diane Robbins 11947 RT 118 Unityville, PA 17774 570 458-5854 Custom Poultry Processing Newville, PA 17241 717 776-3417 MARYLAND: Locust Point Farms LLC 430 Locust Point Rd Elkton, MD 21921 410 368-3111 USDA Federal Inspected Certified Organic Reiff Poultry Processing 922 Conley Rd Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570 966-0769 Badger’s Millside Farm 16 Pine Run Rd Hughesville, PA 17737 570 584-2309 www.millsidefarm.com Kevin P. Jarosinski 150 Jarosinski Ln Sarver, PA 16055 412 398-9813 Hidden Acres Poultry Processing MICHIGAN: Lapp’s Meat Shop 927 Little Britain Rd N Quarryville, PA 17566 717 7865067 Kapenga Farm 11175 New Holland St Holland, MI 49424 616 875-7212 Hard Cider Homestead 171 Cider Mill Rd Ringoes, NJ 08551 609 240-5615 Jeff Adams 440 Kellogg Mill Rd Falmouth, VA 22406 540 752-2909 Hoover’s Poultry Processing Myerstown, PA 17067 717 933-8240 NEW JERSEY: Moble unit OREGON: Pine Mountain Ranch 23585 E Hwy 20 Bend, OR 97701 541 312-0185 www.pmrbuffalo.com 214 Brick Mill Rd Christiana, PA 17509 610 593-1996 VIRGINIA: Page 9 Hatching Eggs BREEDS AVAILABLE Golden Laced Wyandotte Silver Laced Wyandotte Black Sex Link Barred Rock White Leghorn RI Red Araucana/Ameraucana-Strain Assorted Eggs (our choice) Buff Orpington Black Australorp Isa Brown (Red sexlink) Amber Link Light Brahma Black Jersey Giant 3 dozen minimum Min one breed per doz. egg $14.50 Per Doz. +$20.00 Postage & handling Eggs are guaranteed to be true to breed type & to arrive in good condition. Due to conditions beyond our control, such as shipment, hatching equipment & methods being used we do not guarantee hatchability. Only guarantee 70% fertile. CARE OF BABY POULTRY: CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEEESE and GUINEAS ARRIVAL DATE be sure to have some flexible time to pick up your poultry at the post office, sometimes they do not arrive when expected due to reasons we cannot control such as hatching and shipping delays. WATCH THE BEHAVIOR to determine if it’s warm enough. When cold they will be loud and huddle close together, if comfortable they will be reasonably quiet and will be eating, drinking or sleeping. BEDDING use 2 to 4 inches of dry litter, such as pine wood shavings, chopped straw or other appropriate bedding, do not use newspaper or other slick material, this can cause legs to slip out from underneath them and cause serious leg problems. Do not use bedding such as cedar chips, treated shavings, large thick wood chips or dusty sawdust. OUR GUARANTEE We guarantee poultry to arrive alive and in good condition. If for some reason they do not, replacements will be made, credit or refund. 90% accurate true to sex on sexing of the birds. AT NO TIME WILL OUR GUARANTEE EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. It is important to follow care and brooding instructions closely to insure getting birds off to a good start. FIRST DAY INSTRUCTIONS have a clean draft free pen with fresh water and new feed. When baby poultry arrives make sure they drink water then give them feed. Guinea Keets need to have room temperature water upon arrival and smash their feed to be smaller for the first couple days. A one foot high chick guard should be used around chicks brooding area to keep them near the heat source and stop any drafts, it can be taken away after 10 days. TEMPERATURE for the first week at chick height should be 90-95 degrees. Decrease the temperature 5 degrees per week until temperature of 65 is reached. Turkeys and pheasants start 5 degrees higher. A brooder lamp (heat bulb) 4 bulb, 250-watt is sufficient for 300 chicks; lesser amounts can be brooded with a single lamp. FEED & WATER Use a good starter feed, (local feed dealer) then switch to a grower feed. Two 1-gallon waters and two 24-inch feeders per 100 chicks when they are little and then use larger waters and feed containers as they get older. When weather permits and the young poultry are old enough you can let them outside. Granite grit helps their digestive system for meat birds, calcium grit for layers when ready to lay eggs. Special care of baby ducks & geese Feed: Use a well-balanced Non-Medicated Feed, medicated Chick/turkey feed will kill goslings & ducklings (ask your feed dealer what’s available) starter crumbs for 3-4 weeks, then grower pellets. Water fowl also like green grass, start them slowly on grass don’t let them over do it. Health: Access to drinking water at all time, and since they weren’t hatched by their mother they don’t have her protective oil on their down to repel water and can only swim for short periods of time until they start to sink. They do not get their feathers until they are 4 or 5 weeks old, meaning they shouldn’t be left outside in the cold or rainy weather. REMEMBER > > > ANYONE HANDLING BIRDS OR ANIMALS SHOULD THOROUGHLY WASH THEIR HANDS AFTERWARDS The Purchaser understands and agrees that the handling of poultry or live birds may result in contamination or disease, including but not limited to any strains of salmonella. The Purchaser also understands and agrees that the Goods and/or Services described are being sold in an “as is, where is” condition, with no warranty for any purpose or condition. The Purchaser accepts all risks and hazards associated with the purchase of all Goods and/or Services from Myers Poultry Farm LLC (“hereinafter the “Seller”), and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Seller against any and all costs, loss and liability, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, for all personal injury and/or property damage caused by any of the Goods and/or Services provided or performed by the Seller, including all claims based upon the alleged fault of Seller, whether or not also based upon the alleged fault of Purchaser. Such indemnification shall also include the Seller’s employees, agents, and representatives, whether such Goods and/or Services were provided or performed on the premises of the Seller or the Purchaser or elsewhere. The Purchaser shall defend, at the Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, any action or claim for personal injury or property damage brought against the Seller by a third party exposed to the Goods and/or Services. Page 10 Full payment required before order can be shipped; we accept refunded. Guaranteed live deliveries, with replacement /refund on put in orders. If death occurs please count live ones not the dead. breeds are available that are not listed in catalog call for Number of poultry money orders & checks, credit cards, if order can’t be filled money will be loss during shipment, open shipment at post office to verify loss; extras are All prices are subject to change without notice. Other products and poultry availability. Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 MD OH PA WV DE NJ NY VA CT MA RI VT IN KY MI NC SC TN ME NH AL AR FL GA IA IL KS LA MN MO MS ND NE OK SD TX WI CO WY NM MT CA OR WA ID NV UT AZ AK Chicks, Game Birds, Guineas (15 Guineas use 25 chick ship) NOTES: All shipping prices are subject to change. Chicks 3-14 Small order shipping, pricing and options on top page 5 Chicks 15-24 $5.50 small order fee added on to shipping cost below 15-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-250 251-300 14.65 15.55 18.60 28.50 30.50 32.00 36.00 14.65 17.00 23.50 31.50 35.50 40.00 45.50 14.85 19.25 25.00 35.00 36.50 43.00 48.00 Some breeds may require shipment by Express Mail. 15.00 19.75 27.00 35.95 37.50 43.95 48.95 20.00 21.00 28.00 40.00 42.00 60.00 60.00 70.00 60.00 83.00 80.00 90.00 82.00 101.00 Turkeys Shipping prices subject to change. Call for pricing requires different packing for keeping poults warm during shipping on small orders. 5-14 15 14.80 14.95 14.95 14.95 20.00 21.00 22.00 16-25 16.90 17.90 18.75 18.75 39.50 39.50 46.95 26-50 24.50 28.00 30.50 30.50 50.75 54.25 61.50 51-100 30.50 35.90 36.45 36.45 54.75 56.75 66.00 Ducklings Shipping prices subject to change. Small order shipping Ducks 3-9 Pricing on bottom page 7 10-15 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 Call for ship pricing over 15 Goslings Shipping prices subject to change. Small order shipping Geese 2-7 Pricing on bottom page 7 8 19.90 19.90 19.90 19.90 19.90 19.90 19.90 Call for ship pricing over 8 Name ______________________________________________________________ Phone ( 15.00 21.00 25.90 37.00 40.00 49.60 55.50 22.50 46.00 75.00 87.00 104.00 115.00 132.00 23.75 58.00 82.25 95.00 19.50 19.90 )_____________________________ MYERS POULTRY FARM LLC Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 966 RAGERS HILL ROAD City ____________________________________________________________ State___________ Zip Code ____________________ SOUTH FORK, PA 15956 Ship to address For questions on ordering please call us at (814) 495-8057 or (814) 539-7026 Only if different from your address above Date Wanted Breed and Sex (st. run, female, male) Quantity Price Total $ Amount Second choice Marek’s vaccination layer chicks’ 1-14 1.00 ea. 15-24 .52 ea. 25+ .25 ea. (excludes bantams, ducks, turkeys) Marek’s vac. Colored Cornish $0.18 per chick $5.00 min. Heavy Cornish chicks includes Marek’s Vac. **When ordering multiple breeds of layers the price is PER BREED amount, not total amount ordered*** Marek’s Disease is caused by a virus which can lead to progressive paralysis, organ failure and death There is no treatment for infected birds, though vaccination can be given prior to shipping to defend against this disease. Comments on shipping: We will try to fill order by dates wanted but sometimes we may have to move your ship day due to unexpected circumstances. If this happens you will be notified. Chicks 15-24 small order fee $5.50 Postage & Handling (chicks) Postage & Handling (chicks) Postage & Handling (other birds) TOTAL DUE Page 11 966 Ragers Hill Road South Fork, PA 15956 814-495-8057 or 814-539-7026 www.myerspoultry.com Email: [email protected] MEAT AND EGG SPECIALS Provides meat and eggs for your family at a savings combination. (day old female layer chicks) Hatchery choice White Cornish meat chicks Meat and Egg Special #1 $75.00 15 Brown Egg Layer 15 Cornish meat Chicks Meat and Egg Special #2 $108.50 15 Brown Egg Layers 35 Cornish meat Chicks Meat and Egg Special Meat and Egg Special $110.00 $138.75 #3 25 Brown Egg Layers 25 Cornish meat Chicks #4 25 Brown Egg Layers 50 Cornish meat chicks * * Contact with live poultry (chicks, chickens, ducklings, ducks, goslings, geese and turkeys) can be a source of human Salmonella infections. * * Salmonella germs are shed in their droppings and can easily contaminate their bodies and anything in areas where birds live and roam. * * Chicks, ducklings, and other poultry can carry Salmonella germs and still appear healthy and clean. AFTER YOU * * Salmonella germs can cause a diarrheal illness in people that can be mild, severe, or even life threatening. TOUCH SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTONS: POULTRY, It is important to care for your poultry, but you must also protect yourself from potentially harmful micro-organisms, germs (including salmonella) and bacteria by direct contact with poultry and livestock. WASH YOUR HANDS SO YOU *DO supervise children when handling poultry and ensure hand washing after contact. DON’T GET *DO carefully and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and hot water after handling poultry and anything in the area where they live and roam (if soap and water are not available use hand sanitizer). SICK *DO NOT nuzzle, snuggle or kiss your livestock or poultry. *KEEP poultry outside, and especially out of areas where food and drink is prepared, served or stored. Also keep out of bathrooms. *DO NOT let children less than 5 year of age, elderly and people with weakened immune systems handle or touch livestock including poultry. Page 12