Note: Due to inclement weather this meeting has been postponed to a yet to be determined date likely in April.
OVERBROOK, Kan. – The Frontier Extension District will host a free educational meeting, “Backyard Poultry 101”, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at the Overbrook Public Library, 317 Maple St., Overbrook.
Dr. Scott Beyer, Kansas State Extension specialist in poultry nutrition and management, will highlight many aspects of owning and raising poultry, including having a biosecurity plan in place to protect flocks from the highly pathogenic avian flu. Other topics he will discuss include poultry housing and management, selecting the best breeds for production, getting the most eggs from a flock, molting a flock, and vaccinations and health care.
“Dr. Beyer will have something of interest for everyone,” said Rod Schaub, Frontier District livestock agent.
“With the demand for poultry products on the rise, and a dozen eggs currently fluctuating significantly, it is a real treat to be able to grow your own broilers and eat fresh eggs,” Schaub said. “Fresh eggs are tastier than those you purchase from the grocery store, they have increased nutritional benefits and they are great when used for baking.”
For more information about the Backyard Poultry 101 meeting, contact Schaub at 785-828-4438 or rschaub@ksu.edu.
