Want To Raise Chickens? This Program Is For You

April 10, 2012

Are you interested in having fresh eggs on your table and raising chickens on your property? Then an upcoming class has the information you need to know.

A “Small Flock Egg Production and Management” meeting will be held Monday, April 16 in Molino and Tuesday, April 17 in Jay.

The event will include information on local laws and resources, important facts to know about feeding chickens, housing, egg production, breed selection, health management and food safety. Guest speakers will be Dr. Gary Butcher and Dr. Richard Miles, both UF IFAS poultry specialists.

Cost for the event is $5.  The class will be presented Monday, April 16  from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Molino and Tuesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay Community Center.

To register, call Escambia County Extension  at (850) 475-5230 or the Santa Rosa County Extension  at (850) 675-3701.

Comments

One Response to “Want To Raise Chickens? This Program Is For You”

  1. joe on April 10th, 2012 3:14 am

    good class to attend. worth the money just to get updates on information and bird illness. good time to ask questions as well! see you there.