2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop
Learn how to raise chickens in Florida, laws and regulations, chicken basics, and other important factors. Dinner INCLUDED!
This workshop is designed to provide science-based information to all participants about how to raise chickens in Florida. Dinner is INCLUDED!
Topics will include:
- Laws and Regulations of Backyard Chickens in Florida.
- Common Chicken Breeds
- Basic nutrition and housing
- Biosecurity and common diseases in chickens
Instructors:
- Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Polk County Small Farms Agent
- Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Hardee County Director
Refund policy:
- Only 3 days before the class
University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
Learn how to raise chickens in Florida, laws and regulations, chicken basics, and other important factors. Dinner INCLUDED!
This workshop is designed to provide science-based information to all participants about how to raise chickens in Florida. Dinner is INCLUDED!
Topics will include:
- Laws and Regulations of Backyard Chickens in Florida.
- Common Chicken Breeds
- Basic nutrition and housing
- Biosecurity and common diseases in chickens
Instructors:
- Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Polk County Small Farms Agent
- Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Hardee County Director
Refund policy:
- Only 3 days before the class
University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
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Highlights
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service
1702 S. Holland Pkwy
Bartow, FL 33830
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Registration / Dinner / Introduction
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Florida Chicken Laws and Regulation
Overview of the laws and regulations involving backyard chickens in Florida
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Small Flock Poultry Basics
Overview of the important factors to consider when raising chicken including breeds, nutrition, and housing