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UT Extension of Rhea and Hamilton Counties are excited to present the upcoming Urban Poultry Workshop. Are you a small-scale poultry producer, homesteader, homeowner with a backyard flock, or someone simply curious about owning chickens? This program will teach you the basics and some more on poultry management on a small scale.
- Date: Saturday, September 14th from 10 am – 3:30 pm
- Location: Chattanooga State Community College 4501 Amnicola Highway
- Cost: $10 (lunch included)
- Who: anyone with an interest – experienced poultry producers or homeowners with backyard chickens
Registration is closed. Email Haley Treadway at haleytreadway@utk.edu to join our poulty email list so that you’re notified of future programs.
| 10:00 am | Introduction to Poultry | (combined session) |
| Beginning Farmer Track | Backyard Flock Track | |
| 11:00 am | Flock Health & Behavior | Breed Selection |
| 11:30 am | NPIP Certification | Daily Care & Management |
| 12:00 pm | Environmental Management | Laws/Zoning/Ordinances |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch | (combined session) |
| 1:30 pm | Selling Farm Fresh Eggs | (combined session) |
| 2:30 pm | Biosecurity & Disease Control | (combined session) |
| 3:30 pm | Adjourn |
Poultry Workshop Sessions
Questions? Contact Peter in Rhea County or Haley in Hamilton County:
