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Backyard Poultry 101

• Sunday, November 6, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, November 13, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, November 20, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Backyard Poultry 101: A hands-on educational clinic for youth & families interested in learning about poultry raising, care, ownership and showmanship. Take part in one, two or all three session. Presented By: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County’s 4-H Youth Development with support from the Rice Poultry Fund through Cornell University’s Animal Science Department

Open to ALL interested Youth and/or Families in Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. 4-H Membership NOT Required.

SESSION 1: Backyard Poultry

Sunday, November 6 ~ Four Fields Farm in Patterson, NY (3:00-4:30pm)

Topics:

• Housing
• Predator proofing
• Daily care & feeding
• Rodent control
• How & where to purchase chickens
• Basic incubation & embryology

SESSION 2: Advanced Poultry Care

Sunday, November 13 ~ Putnam Valley Grange, Putnam Valley, NY (3:00-4:30) *HYBRID

Topics:

• Disease Management
• Health Care / Veterinary
• Proper Diet
• Eggs (Handling, storage, care, etc)

SESSION 3: 4-H Poultry Showmanship

Sunday, November 20 ~ Putnam Valley Grange, Putnam Valley, NY (3:00-4:30) *HYBRID

Topics:

• What is 4-H showmanship
• Showmanship Guidelines
• Showmanship Tips & Tricks
• How to get involved

Sunday, November 27 – Tentative Hold for Inclement weather

DISCLAIMER:

This program is run by community volunteers who are sharing their experience & knowledge of poultry and does not necessarily reflect the views of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County.

Fee

$10.00 per session / $20.00 for all (3) Session (Rates per family) *Rates Apply In-Person or Hybrid

Register

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Last updated September 26, 2022