More and more backyard poultry flocks are popping up around the country which the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Service is addressing by providing a free online course all about backyard chicken farms.
The course is available to anyone with internet access and a interest in learning the basics of this hobby or profession. The service was created by poultry professionals including Extension Veterinarian Dustan Clark.
The course addresses bird-related illnesses and how to prevent them in backyard flocks. Biosecurity is important even on small hobbyist farms as all chickens are susceptible to diseases. . .