Small Scale Poultry Workshop

This program will help poultry owners start, introduce and maintain a healthy flock. Learn about facility requirements, and finding poultry to stock your coop. Get prepared to avoid poultry diseases and learn about the various legal restrictions to follow. Keep your chickens happy by understanding their feeding requirements. Discover what a small poultry operation costs and what you might expect to gain as income if that is consistent with your goals. Poultry can be an enjoyable enterprise and enhance the rural ambiance in your backyard.

Getting Started with Poultry, Egg Production and Keeping Your Flock Healthy

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Registration Fee $50

Location: Main Station Farm Science Building - 5895 Clean Water Way, Reno 89502

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration/Check in

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Staci Emm, Extension Professor, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. What Will A Small-Scale Operation Cost?

Start–up costs, facility options, breakeven point on egg sales.

Carol Bishop, Extension Educator, University of Nevada, Reno

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break (snacks provided)

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Producer Presentation: Information on breeds, chicken sources, housing, nesting, feed, free ranging tips, manure management.

Nancy Ogan, Owner, Ogan Family Farm

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Producer certification, labeling and grading standards

Shayda Sanjideh, Meat and Poultry Inspection Manager, Nevada Department of Agriculture

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Walter Mandeville, DVM, MS University Senior Clinical Veterinarian, Office of Animal Resources, University of Nevada, Reno

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Zoning Regulations

Kat Oakley, Senior Planner, Washoe County Planning and Development

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Maintaining a healthy flock, biosecurity and nutrition 101

Heather Peterson, DVM Class of 2025, Iowa State University

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Overview and Update

Dr. Pete Rolfe, State Veterinarian, Nevada Department of Agriculture

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Predator Control

Tru Hubbard, Urban Wildlife Coordinator Nevada Department of Wildlife

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wrap Up, Evaluations

For any questions contact:

Jamie Lee, Program Officer, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Host or Publisher Jamie Lee