PPPSR has a NICS certified Organic Poultry Research Farm where we can grow organic chickens. This puts us in a position to address various issues facing organic poultry farmers.
Once outside the building the free-range chickens have outdoor feeders, waterers, forages and bushes to explore. Electric fencing keeps predators at bay.
Dr. Moore has designed an ammonia scrubber which attaches to poultry house exhaust fan. As air leaves poultry house the scrubber reduces the ammonia concentration that emits into the outside air.
Wally is adding feed to a pen of Japanese quail. Plus he is checking the health of the group. Quail are escape artist and hard to catch!
Earthworms Work Wonders for Soils
Mission
The mission of this Management Unit is to investigate ways to reduce the impact of poultry production problems in turkeys and broilers, ensure a wholesome product for the consumer, and reduce the negative environmental impact of poultry production.