Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have additional questions or need to locate the agent in your area, please find our contact information on the Poultry ASA Map. Additionally, you can check out small flock news on our Facebook Page, NC Hen House.
GENERAL RESOURCES
General poultry flock resources
Pastured Poultry for Small Farms in NC - Handout
Narrated Pastured Poultry Presentations
Keeping Garden Chickens In NC
Feeding Backyard Chickens
Fermenting Poultry Feed
Brooding Tips Video
Management Guide for the Backyard Flock
Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association
VETERINARIANS & DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
NC Avian Veterinarian List
NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System
HEALTH CONCERNS
Defend The Flock Program
HPAI Resources
Poultry Diseases
External Parasites
Internal Parasites
Deworming Backyard Poultry
Common Crop Issues in Backyard Chickens
Cannibalism: Prevention & Treatment
Cannibalism & Beak Trimming
Avian (Fowl) Pox
PERMITTING
Poultry Licensing Forms
NPIP - National Poultry Improvement Plan
PROCESSING
Small Scale Processing (VIDEO & POWERPOINT)
NC Poultry Processing Resources
Mobile Processing Units For Rent
NC Meat and Poultry Inspections
1,000 Bird Exemption Requirements
20,000 Bird Exemption Requirements
Tips for Safe Handling
USDA Processing Facility - Williamsburg Packing
USDA Processing Facility - Atlanta Poultry Processing
EGGS
Cleaning
Washing & Refrigeration
Quality Issues
NC Egg Law Explained
USDA Egg Grading Manaul
BREED SELECTION
Match Your Need to the Right Breed - Maine Extension
Chicken Breed Selection - Ohio State Extension
Breeds of Chickens - Oklahoma State Extension
Henderson's Handy Dandy Chicken Chart
OTHER
Raising Turkeys
Raising Waterfowl
Raising Ducks
Raising Guinea Fowl
Predator Management
HATCHERIES AND SUPPLIERS
Agricultural Review - FREE Ag Classifieds
FarmTek - Equipment, Supplies
Ideal Poultry - Chicks, Eggs
Murray McMurray Hatchery - Chicks, Eggs, Supplies
Strombergs - Chicks, Eggs, Supplies, Started Pullets
