UMN Extension - Poultry

10/09/2026

Happy Friday! Today a representative from the poultry team attended a WEGBY Authorized Poultry Testing Agent training course sponsored by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. Contact them if you are interested in attending a future session!

10/08/2026

Check out this workshop Thursday evening (Oct. 8th) in Minnetonka!

Learn best management practices for keeping chickens during Minnesota winters. The class will cover winter hardy breeds, chicken coop and run preparations with considerations for ventilation, lighting and heating, poultry nutrition, general care and selling eggs. Please bring a photo of your chicken...

10/06/2026

Reminder of the FREE poultry webinar tonight! There is still time to sign up!

FREE POULTRY WEBINAR: Join us to learn (or get a refresher on) how to keep your flock healthy this fall!

Fall Flock Health Check
Tuesday, October 6
7:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams

We’ll have poultry disease and flock experts from the Board, Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota Extension on hand to share information on HPAI, poultry-related zoonotic diseases, and biosecurity. Please bring your questions and join us on the 6th!

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09/29/2026

FREE POULTRY WEBINAR: Join us to learn (or get a refresher on) how to keep your flock healthy this fall!

Fall Flock Health Check
Tuesday, October 6
7:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams

We’ll have poultry disease and flock experts from the Board, Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota Extension on hand to share information on HPAI, poultry-related zoonotic diseases, and biosecurity. Please bring your questions and join us on the 6th!

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09/21/2026

Avian influenza has been confirmed in several MN counties over the past few weeks- help protect your livestock!

09/14/2026

Fair season is drawing to a close, but there are still animal events going on around the state. If you're showing or exhibiting animals, it's important to remember good biosecurity doesn't end when the show ring is put away for another year! Check out these helpful tips to keep your animals safe at the show AND at home.https://bah.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/documents/Biosecurity-for-Exhibitors.pdf

09/04/2026

The first domestic case of HPAI of the season in MN was confirmed this week. Now is a great time to review your biosecurity! In this video we walk through simple steps to protect your small flock from disease.

University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Abby Schuft, presents b...

08/28/2026

If you're at the fair, visit the poultry barn and see all the 4-H poultry projects, go across the street and grab a juicy sandwich from Turkey to Go, and head to the dairy building to spin the wheel at the Minnesota Turkey booth!

08/27/2026

🎡 Will you be at the Minnesota State Fair this Friday? Don’t miss the Minnesota 4-H Poultry Judging Contest! 🐔

📅 Friday, Aug. 28
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Poultry judging ring

Come support our amazing 4-H youth and see some fantastic birds on display!

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can tune in live and cheer on 4-Hers from anywhere with an internet connection. ⬇
https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-poultry-show

08/27/2026

🎡 Will you be at the first day of the Minnesota State Fair? Don’t miss the Minnesota 4-H Poultry Show! 🐔

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Judging Arena

Come support our amazing 4-H youth and see some fantastic birds on display!

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can tune in live and cheer on 4-Hers from anywhere with an internet connection. ⬇
https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-poultry-show