Welcome to Nebraska Animal Science Poultry Extension!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln poultry extension emphasis is on management and nutrition teaching, research and extension regarding backyard flocks and 4-H Youth Development. Information on current issues such as avian influenza can be found here as well as links to extension publications containing more general information.
Chick Days
Chick Days is an annual educational event for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth to learn more about the poultry industry. The event is open to both youth (Ages 7-18) and adults (ages 19 and up).
Online Learning Modules
To better equip you to answer some of the questions that you are or will be asked regarding the expanding poultry industry in Nebraska, Dr. Sheila Purdum and the Poultry Group created an on-line set of learning modules. Users will need to make an account on eXtension to access it. We are excited to share this first on-line module with our users and will have more enrichment modules to follow.
University of Nebraska Poultry Newsletter
The University of Nebraska Poultry Newsletter contains important information and events for those involved with or interested in poultry in Nebraska. In addition to the current newsletter, archives of previous newsletters can also be be found on this page.
Nebraska Poultry Extension Faculty
Faculty members in the Department of Animal Science will be glad to help you with any questions you might have.