Backyard Laying Hen Workshop set for Feb. 24

University of Missouri Extension in Benton County, in collaboration with Lincoln University Extension, will hold a Backyard Laying Hen Workshop 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw.

 

Participants will learn basic management practices to ensure a healthy backyard flock in addition to biosecurity, licensing and labeling requirements, processing, washing and grading eggs, said Heather Conrow, event coordinator and MU Extension field specialist in livestock. Hands-on opportunities will include equipment demonstrations and processing, candling and grading eggs.

 

4-H and FFA youths are encouraged to attend. 4-H students will receive three poultry project hours for attending.

 

Cost is $30 (plus $10 per additional immediate family member). Preregistration is required and enrollment is limited to 30 people. The workshop will be canceled if fewer than seven people enroll by Feb. 22.

For details and registration, visit https://extension.missouri.edu/events/backyard-laying-hen-workshop.

 

For more information, contact the MU Extension Center in Benton County at 660-438-5012 or Heather Conrow at hconrow@missouri.edu.