Cornell Cooperative Extension

Suffolk County
Raising backyard Chickens

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Raising Backyard Chickens

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ever thought about getting chickens? Planning to start your own backyard flock this Spring?
Join us on the farm Saturday March 21st for a FREE raising chickens 101 seminar to learn all you need to know and ask our 4-H Animal Science Coordinator any questions you may have.

Lecture Topics include:

  • Raising chicks
  • Pullets, & hens
  • Breeds
  • Behavior
  • Nutrition
  • Disease prevention
  • Town ordinances
  • Equipment
  • Housing
  • Weather concerns

The presentation is approximately an hour, followed by 30 minutes of Q & A.


Fee

Free - Please note that anyone attending (over the age of 3) needs to be registered

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https://www.eventcreate.com/e/rnyc26

Location

This event is online

Last updated January 18, 2026

 

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