INTRODUCTION TO BACKYARD POULTRY

This video will introduce you to the basics of starting your own backyard poultry flock.

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  CHICK CARE VIDEO

  Special thanks to our friend Wesley (the chick)

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  HOW TO DESIGN A CHICKEN COOP

  Check out this video from our friends at Iowa State on designing your coop for easy and functional use.

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  POULTRY EQUIPMENT

  Here is fellow UF/IFAS Extension Agent Alicia Halbritter discussing some of the basic poultry equipment you will need for your coop

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  POULTRY DISEASE: SIGNS AND HOW TO RESPOND

  Here is a great webinar from the USDA Animal & Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) on understanding poultry flock diseases.

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  HOW AN EGG IS MADE

  This is a cool video by Auburn University Department of Poultry Science on how an egg is developed in the hen.

Publications, Articles and Websites

HOW TO CARE FOR BABY CHICKS

Here is our UF/IFAS Extension EDIS publication on Care of Baby Chicks.

BACKYARD CHICKENS FOR EGGS

Here is our latest publication on raising backyard chickens for eggs.

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LIMITED POULTRY & EGG OPERATION PERMIT

Here is the outline for obtaining a limited poultry operation permit from FDACS.

LAWS & ORDINANCES

Here are the laws that govern owning backyard poultry in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola.

INTERNAL PARASITES

Here is a brief publication for parasites that may affect your flock.

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BIOSECURITY IMPORTANCE

Reports of salmonella sickness by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has drawn attention to poultry in backyard flocks.

REQUIREMENTS TO SELL EGGS & POULTRY

Recent federal and state rule changes allow eggs and dressed poultry to be sold directly from farm to consumer. 

CDC BACKYARD POULTRY

Website: Poultry includes any domesticated bird kept for producing eggs or meat, such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys.

RAISING TURKEYS

Many people are starting to raise meat turkeys in small backyard flocks. It's important to identify your goals before you get started.

GAME BIRD FACILITIES

Build game bird facilities to have healthier birds, offer protection from the weather, predators and vandalism.

RAISING BROILERS

Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Have a continuous supply by starting chicks a month apart.

BACKYARD FLOCKS

UF/IFAS Extension publications on keeping backyard chicken flocks. Topics include chick care, diseases and information on different chicken breeds.