Backyard Poultry & Small Flock Resources

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Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have additional questions or need to locate the agent in your area, please find our contact information on the Poultry ASA Map. Additionally, you can check out small flock news on our Facebook Page, NC Hen House.

GENERAL RESOURCES
General poultry flock resources
Pastured Poultry for Small Farms in NC – Handout
Narrated Pastured Poultry Presentations
Keeping Garden Chickens In NC
Feeding Backyard Chickens
Brooding Tips Video
Management Guide for the Backyard Flock
Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association

VETERINARIANS & DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
NC Avian Veterinarian List
NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System

HEALTH CONCERNS
Defend The Flock Program
HPAI Resources
Poultry Diseases
External Parasites
Internal Parasites
Deworming Backyard Poultry
Cannibalism: Prevention & Treatment
Cannibalism & Beak Trimming

PERMITTING
Poultry Licensing Forms
NPIP – National Poultry Improvement Plan

PROCESSING
Small Scale Processing (VIDEO & POWERPOINT)
NC Poultry Processing Resources
NC Meat and Poultry Inspections
1,000 Bird Exemption Requirements
20,000 Bird Exemption Requirements
Tips for Safe Handling
Mobile Processing Units (MPUs)
USDA Processing Facility – Williamsburg Packing

EGGS
Cleaning
Washing & Refrigeration
Quality Issues
NC Egg Law Explained
USDA Egg Grading Manaul

OTHER
Raising Turkeys
Raising Waterfowl
Raising Guinea Fowl
Predator Management

HATCHERIES AND SUPPLIERS
Agricultural Review – FREE Ag Classifieds
FarmTek – Equipment, Supplies
Ideal Poultry – Chicks, Eggs
Murray McMurray Hatchery – Chicks, Eggs, Supplies
Strombergs – Chicks, Eggs, Supplies, Started Pullets

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Jonas Asbill, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionJonas AsbillArea Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Poultry Call Jonas Email Jonas Serves 20 CountiesBased out of Randolph County Center
Updated on Oct 29, 2024
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