Chickens may be raised as broilers for meat or for their eggs
Feeding chickens
Chickens grazing in a field
Poultry
Resources
New York State Poultry - a Department of Agriculture and Markets page that contains laws and regulations, forms, health programs, and other miscellaneous resources on poultry
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: Poultry - a poultry page with publications and resources on feeding, health, marketing, etc.; provides high value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States
NYS 4-H Youth Poultry Programs - provides children and teens with poultry related events, activities and resources
USDA APHIS Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza- information and resources about HPAI.
Defend the Flock -USDA recommended biosecurity practices to keep birds safe from disease.
Contact
Melissa Watkins
Agriculture Educator
mew235@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 Ext. 203
Last updated December 9, 2024
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4-H Exhibition Poultry Project
Wednesday, January 8
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
4-H Hog Project
Wednesday, January 15
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
4-H Rabbit Project
Tuesday, January 21
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
4-H Horse Project
Wednesday, January 22
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
4-H Sheep Project
Thursday, January 23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
