Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Extension

09/09/2026

🐣This poster shows the amazing 21-day journey of a chicken embryo.

🥚➡️🐥It shows each stage of development, from the very beginning to hatching. You'll also see the difference between fertile and infertile eggs, plus diagrams of an egg's parts and a hen's reproductive system.

This poster comes in three digital print sizes (11-in.x14-in., 16-in.x20-in., and 24-in.x36-in.) to fit any learning space.

🔗Download today from the link in the comments!

09/08/2026

Hatching Eggs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide is a FREE publication download by Dr. Greg Archer and Dr. Lee Cartwright that can be found on AgriLife Learn. This publication goes over the guidelines for incubating and hatching chicken eggs in the classroom.

🔗Download one from the link in the comments or scan the QR code.

Incubating and hatching chicken eggs is a hands-on learning experience you can use with students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

09/06/2026

It’s Great Egg Toss Day! Did you know this game dates back to 1322 and even has a World Championship? 🌎🏆

Today’s the perfect day to grab a partner, take a step back, and see how far you can go without a crack! 😂

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🐔 A look back at the 2026 Market Poultry Workshop! More than 200 participants spent the day learning, getting hands-on, asking questions, and preparing for success in the show ring. From educational presentations and demonstrations to conversations with poultry experts, there was something to learn everywhere you looked! Thank you to our sponsors Ful-O-Pep, Oxy-Gen Livestock, Producers Cooperative Association, and A&B Livestock Supply, as well as the Poultry Science Extension members, Texas A&M Poultry Science Department, and Texas 4-H Poultry Ambassadors, for helping make the day a success! 📸 Take a look through the album!

08/28/2026

🐔 The countdown is on!

There are only 4 weeks left to submit your broiler order forms for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Rodeo Austin.

📬 Order forms must be postmarked by Friday, September 25.

Download your forms at tx.ag/SHAbroilers or use the link in the comments.

Don't wait until the last minute—get your order submitted today!

08/24/2026

Research that responds to industry needs 🤝 Extension that puts it into practice.

Meet Jinquan Wang ’15, Ph.D., a new faculty member in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science.
🔗 tx.ag/WangsJoinsPOSC

As a Research Assistant Professor and poultry processing and food safety specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Extension, Wang plans to build his program around direct engagement with poultry processors and the challenges they face.

His work will focus on foodborne pathogen control, food safety, regulatory compliance, and poultry product quality, while developing practical resources, training, and research-based solutions for the industry.

This new role is also a homecoming for Dr. Wang. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science from Texas A&M, he continued his education and career at the University of Georgia and Auburn University before returning to Aggieland.

Help us welcome Dr. Wang back home to Aggieland! 🐔👍

08/24/2026

🎓🐥 Time to get your chicks in a row!

Welcome back, Aggies! 💚 We’re excited to have our Poultry Science students back on campus and ready for another year of learning, growing, and making an impact!

And honestly… what better way to celebrate the first day back than with baby chicks and a photo op?! 🐣📸

Here’s to a new semester, new memories, and plenty of poultry along the way!

Welcome back, students! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐔🎓

08/19/2026

The past two days have been a busy—and rewarding—two days for Team Poultry Science! 🐥

On Monday, our team validated and wing banded more than 7,200 broiler chicks for the State Fair of Texas Broiler Show. Then on Tuesday, 52 organizations picked up their chicks and headed home to begin the journey toward this year’s State Fair! 🏆🐔

We’re proud to play a part in this important outreach effort and to help provide opportunities for youth across Texas to learn, grow and show their hard work through poultry projects. ❤️

A big thank-you to everyone who helped make these two days a success!

08/17/2026

🥚🍮 Egg-cited to celebrate National Vanilla Custard Day! 🍮🥚

Did you know eggs play an important role in creating the smooth, creamy texture of traditional custards? Egg proteins coagulate when heated, helping the custard transform from a liquid into a thick, delicious treat.

And that’s just one of the many ways eggs function in food products! 🥚✨

So today, enjoy a little custard and celebrate the incredible versatility of the egg! 💛