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Join Brevard County 4-H for the 6th Annual 4-H Fair and Market Poultry Auction
Come join Brevard County 4-H for our annual 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office in Cocoa! This event is free and open to… Read More
Backyard Poultry – Keeping a Few Poultry
Keeping a few chickens in your backyard can be an enjoyable experience that also rewards you with a few eggs. Chickens are easy to keep but must be fed, and housed properly and kept safe from predators. Cities… Read More
Food Safety for Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July! Many of us have plans this week to watch fireworks, go to the beach, or hang out by the pool. If any of your plans involves a picnic, barbeque, or pool party, you want… Read More
Biosecurity Important for Backyard Poultry Flocks
Recent reports of salmonella sickness by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has caused in increased focus on animal-human interaction. According to these reports, over 100 people in multiple states have been ill with salmonella. The CDC states… Read More
Chicken Treats & Toys Workshop
Join us on July 14th from 10am-12pm to learn about some new chicken treats and toys! This annual workshop will discuss some options to keep your hens cool during the hot Florida summer and keep them entertained! Attendees… Read More
UF Shares Poultry Health Research with Commercial Farmers in Syria
By Sarah Carey, 352-294-4242, careysk@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The conflict in Syria has caused more than $16 billion in crop and livestock losses and destroyed farming assets, according to a 2017 report from the United Nations’ Food and… Read More
Chickens, Rabbits, & Geese, Oh My!
2018 4-H Fair a Huge Success Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County hosted their annual 4-H Fair and Market Poultry Auction. Nearly 200 people attended the two-day event, which included an ice cream social and a pancake breakfast…. Read More
The Scoop on Backyard Coops
If you have been entertaining the idea of adding chickens to your personal “flock”, then we have some news for you! Not only would you be adding a sustainable practice at your home, your youth would have amazing… Read More
Poultry Questions and Answers
As an Extension Agent with a background in poultry, I receive many poultry questions concerning anatomy, biology, egg production, etc. The information below answers some of the most common questions received.