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Small-scale poultry

The University of Minnesota Extension poultry team brings university research to the commercial poultry industry and small-scale producers that translates into increased profits and healthier poultry care. Our goal is to maintain high-quality, safe poultry production in Minnesota.

Standards for organic livestock and poultry — The United States Department of Agriculture published new organic livestock and poultry production standards. The goal of clearer standards is to increase consistency in animal welfare practices.

Public health and safety

Backyard chickens: implications for public health and safety (PDF)

Common concerns with backyard or urban poultry keeping

Basics for organic and pastured poultry flocks

Basics for urban and backyard flocks

Keeping birds healthy

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Raising poultry for meat or eggs

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Page survey

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