Tag: Chickens

10 Tips for Healthy Backyard Chickens

by Jessica M. Ryals
July 28, 2021

Have backyard chickens or thinking about raising some? Biosecurity is also known as "Health & Sanitation" and in the video below I outline 10 things you can do keep a healthy flock. The main goals of biosecurity are to help ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Backyard Chickens, Biosecurity, Chickens, Collier County, Collier County Extension, Eggs, Health, Jessica Ryals

Why Do Chickens Scratch and Peck the Ground?

by Jessica M. Ryals
July 15, 2021

One of the best things you can do to keep a healthy chicken flock is to observe their behavior. If you’ve ever watched your chickens roam around, you might’ve wondered ---why do they scratch and peck the ground? Chickens seem to be constantly ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, Backyard Chickens, Backyard Flocks, Chickens, Collier County, Small Farms

WORKSHOP: Backyard Chickens 101 April 7, 2018

by Jessica M. Ryals
March 5, 2018

Keeping poultry has been gaining great popularity among residents in urban areas across the country. But before bringing home a handful of chicks from your local feed store, there are a few things to consider—is it legal for you to keep chickens ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Collier County, Eggs, Jessica Ryals

UF/IFASExtension Collier County

UF/IFAS
Extension Collier County