University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension has become the go-to educational resource for Duval County residents who want to raise chickens in their own backyards. When Jacksonville passed an ordinance in 2015 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Commercial poultry is typically vaccinated, but small flock owners rarely vaccinate their birds for a variety of reasons: vaccines are too expensive, the owners are unaware disease is present, or they don’t know where to purchase vaccines. If ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
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, ConservationRegardless of the age-old debate, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” one thing is certain- raising chickens is a big responsibility. One of the newest and most creative ways that some of our Florida 4-Hers are learning the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthYou may have heard about avian Influenza, otherwise known as "bird flu" in the news over the past few years. Bird flu is a virus, and is in the same class of viruses (Type A) that cause swine flu, equine flu, and human flu. Just as with human ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureRaising a small, backyard chicken flock has gained interest in recent years as many small-farm owners desire to produce their own high-quality food. In addition, having fresh eggs makes it even more desirable. Click here..... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife