Tag: backyard chickens
WORKSHOP: Backyard Chickens 101 April 7, 2018
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 ResourcesTags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Collier County, Eggs, Jessica Ryals
Peep Peep Peep….Chicks!
February 14, 2018
Spring is right around the corner which means chick season is too! In northeast Florida chick sales skyrocket at local feed stores between the months of March and August, mostly because of the Spring and Easter season. Learn all you need to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Backyard Chickens, Chick, Chickens, NFLAG, Poultry, Spring
Event: Lee County Urban Gardening and Micro Business Course
January 2, 2018
Interested in growing your own small food related business? Agents Roy Beckford and Jennifer Hagen of the Lee County Extension Office can help. The Urban Gardening and Micro-Business class series will introduce practical and technical concepts ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Agriculture, Backyard Chickens, Bees, Cottage Food, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Business, Food Safety, Gardening, Jennifer Hagen, Lee County, Micro Business, Permaculture, Poultry, Regulations, Roy Beckford, Urban Agriculture
An “Egg-cellent” Business: Selling Your Backyard Eggs
December 11, 2017
Backyard poultry is growing in popularity every day as people want to connect back to their food sources and let's be honest, who doesn't love chickens? Some cities, like Jacksonville, have ordinances in place that allow those zoned in residential ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Management, NFLAG, Poultry, Small Farm
Chickens
October 9, 2017
By Megan Mann, Livestock and Natural Resources agent Small chicken flocks, a staple of turn-of-the-century American yards, have come back into vogue over the past several years. Backyard chickens supply their owners with ready access to farm ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Eggs, Megan Mann, Small Farms
Which Breed is Best for Backyard Poultry?
February 2, 2017
The term “Backyard Chickens” is one many people use today. The idea of having a pet help you make breakfast is growing in popularity. I am often questioned as to which breed of chicken is the best breed. When asked, I always reply, “What ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: 4-H Events And Activities, 4-H Poultry Project, 4-H Poultry Showmanship, Animal Sciences, Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Panhandle 4-H
Backyard poultry linked to recent salmonella outbreaks
July 21, 2016
By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard poultry handling have infected more than 600 people in 45 states, including Florida, prompting health experts to re-issue guidelines for poultry handling. The ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Disease, Duck, FCS, Pgm_Ag, Pgm_FCS, Poultry, Salmonella
Resources for Backyard Chickens
October 26, 2015
The rise in popularity of backyard chickens brings up many questions about best management practices. There are various ordinances depending on your location and which city you live in. Each city has its own ordinances about keeping backyard ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, ConservationTags: Backyard Chickens, Coops, Local Food, Mcampbell@pinellascounty.org, Poultry