Raising Poultry for Meat Production: A FREE Live Seminar for Veterans.
Event Details
Date
May 10, 2023
Time
6pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramLooking to grow your own meat birds? Start here!
Small scale broiler production is a great way to diversify your farm. Raising broilers for meat production has a relatively short turn around time, low investment, and can help grow your farm's production. Join Livestock Specialist, Amy Barkley, to learn the basics of meat bird production. Topics include breed selection and chick sourcing, housing and nutritional requirements, and a brief introduction to on-farm processing. Participants will receive resources for further exploration. Registration is REQUIRED by visiting tinyurl.com/FarmOpsPoultry or call Kelly at 585-268-7644.
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