2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Learn how to raise chickens in Florida, laws and regulations, chicken basics, and other important factors. Dinner INCLUDED!
About this Event

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

Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration / Dinner / Introduction
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Florida Chicken Laws and Regulation

Info: Overview of the laws and regulations involving backyard chickens in Florida

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Small Flock Poultry Basics

Info: Overview of the important factors to consider when raising chicken including breeds, nutrition, and housing

🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Biosecurity and Common Chicken Diseases

Info: Overview of how to develop a biosecurity program to avoid common chicken diseases in Florida

🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Evaluation and Closing