Backyard Poultry Navigation
Backyard poultry can make a wonderful addition to your household and it’s important to make sure that you set yourself up for success. This module will walk you through the basic steps of forming your own flock from considering whether backyard birds are the right fit for your family all the way through to bringing your first birds home.
Work through the list of legal, lifestyle, and financial factors involved in keeping backyard poultry to make sure it is the right choice for you.
Backyard poultry come in all different ages, shapes, and sizes. Learn how to choose the right birds for your lifestyle, location, and needs.
Before you get your first birds, make sure you have everything they will need to keep them healthy, happy, and productive in their new home.
Purchase or adopt birds from a reputable source and have a plan in place for introducing them carefully to prevent problems in your flock.
Make sure you have access to professional help for designing your flock care plan and getting your birds back on the mend when they get sick.