Backyard Poultry Program

Whether you’re dreaming of farm-fresh eggs or just getting started with your first flock, this FREE program is designed just for you!

Join us for an engaging, beginner-friendly session that covers everything a new poultry owner needs to know — from setting up proper housing and choosing the right nutrition to egg management and keeping your birds healthy and thriving.

Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00pm-8:00pm
Purdue Extension Elkhart County
(Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds)
17746 County Road 34, Goshen, IN 46528

You’ll learn:
- How to set up a safe, comfortable coop
- Feeding basics for healthy, productive birds
- Egg collection, storage, and handling tips
- Common health concerns and how to prevent them


To register, contact Kathryn Jennings at 574-533-0554 or email jennin30@purdue.edu 

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Kathryn Jennings prior to the meeting at 574-533-0554 or jennin30@purdue.edu by March 30, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Kathryn Jennings prior to the meeting at 574-533-0554 or jennin30@purdue.edu by March 23, 2026.