Poultry grading manual
By USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service - This manual is a guide to the uniform application of the US Department of Agriculture classes, standards and grades for poultry.

Bird Density: How It Can Affect the Behavior and Health of Your Flock
By Inmaculada Estevez, University of Maryland - Maintaining a high stocking density is a common practice for the poultry industry because it allows for an increase of economic returns per unit of floor space. However, income per bird often decreases primarily...

Broiler Production: Considerations for Potential Growers
By Damona G. Doye, Joe G. Berry, Parman R. Green, and Patricia E. Norris, Oklahoma State University - This article looks at broiler production, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of contract production, labor management and the overall financing...