Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest – Extension Booth Attendees Rank Poultry and Recreation Birds

Submitted By: Ashley Bigge, Penn State Extension Poultry Educator

Attendees of the 2025 Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest that stopped by Penn State Extension’s poultry sales space have been inspired to vote for his or her favourite chook in a enjoyable, casual ballot. The decisions included several types of poultry and sport chook species, all of that are raised on farms all through Pennsylvania.

We obtained a complete of 252 votes from individuals of all ages. Laying hens, geese, and pheasants have been the most well-liked!

The outcomes are pictured with counts within the desk beneath:

Booth attendees discovered about exterior shell high quality and candle eggs by hand to verify freshness and high quality. Candling is the method of shining a vivid mild by the shell to examine the inside of the egg. The dimension and depth of the air cell, visibility of the yolk, and whether or not any shell or inside defects are current all contribute to the grade of desk eggs. Whether you might have your personal laying flock or are a shopper curious in regards to the eggs you buy, candling is a helpful ability to have.

As a reminder, migration season is underway! Wild birds might carry illnesses and parasites that may unfold to poultry. There is threat all year long, however it’s particularly excessive throughout instances of elevated wild chook motion. Reduce the danger to your poultry flock by sustaining or enhancing your biosecurity practices.

For extra details about poultry and eggs, you’ll be able to attain Ashley Bigge by e mail at aeb6550@psu.edu or name (717) 334-6271. You may contact your native Penn State Extension workplace and ask to be related to any member of our poultry crew.