Tag: Chickens

Ruling the roost: Showing predators who is the boss of your backyard poultry colony

by Jonael Bosques

September 29, 2023

Welcome to fall in Florida! During this time of the year our weather patterns start to shift, and with this come new challenges. If you own chickens, you know that you have an obligation to raise your animals with their safety as a priority. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Animal, Backyard, Chickens, Florida, Poultry, Predations, Predators, Prevention, Production, Science

A Winter Biosecurity Plan for our Backyard Birds

by Jonael Bosques

December 14, 2022

Wintertime is upon us. With it comes massive bird migrations that can carry viral diseases which may end up affecting our backyard chickens, ducks, quail, and other feathered creatures under our care. How do we reduce the possibility of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard, Chickens, Disease, Extension, Hardee, Hens, IFAS, Infection, Livestock, Poultry, Prevention, UF, Virus

Keeping Backyard Chickens Healthy

by Mark Bailey

December 8, 2022

Chickens have been domesticated for thousands of years across Asia, Europe, and now the Americas. As a result of selective breeding for desirable characteristics, such as for egg or meat production, they are not as robust as their wild ancestors. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Backyard, Chickens, Eggs, Feed, Meat, Organic, Poultry, Small Farm, Sustainable

November 2022 Class List

by Morgan

October 21, 2022

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this November! Below is our current class list for the month. Pasture Management for Horse Pastures & Paddocks November 1 | 6:30 pm – 8 pm Learn ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Budgeting, Canning, Car Seat, Car Seat Safety, Charcuterie, Charcuterie Board, Chickens, Child Safety, Financial Skills, Fishing, Fishing Guide, Food Preservation, Jams, My Brevard Yard, Outdoor Skills, Pasture Management, Pesticide License, Poultry, Preserving Food, Pressure Canning, Site Visits, Soil Testing, Urban Farm, Water Bath Canning, Youth Development

Keeping Backyard Chickens

by Jessica Sullivan

August 4, 2022

In-person class in Osceola County, FL: Keeping Backyard Chickens Thursday, August 18, 2022 6:00pm-8:00pm Kissimmee, FL (this is an in-person class) Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics covered include: ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Livestock
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, City Chickens, Poultry, Small Flock, Urban Chickens, Urban Farming

Backyard Chickens: External Parasites

by Allie Williams

May 10, 2022

Poultry pest management is an important topic for backyard chicken owners. Lice and mites are the most common poultry pests in Florida. Fleas can also pose an issue to your flock. Understanding the basics about these pesky external parasites ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Poultry Health, Poultry Parasites

Exploring the Possibilities of Backyard Chickens Locally

by Tanya Binafif

August 2, 2021

Did you know that the chicken has come a long way from the plains of Southeast Asia some seven to ten-thousand years ago, to a sacred animal to the Romans, and finally to household food and agricultural product in modern times? Chickens, thought ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Backyard Chickens, 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

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