Pasture-Based Poultry

Poultry can be a great enterprise to add into a diverse farm operation and, if managed well, can be a great farm focus.  The following pages review some of the basic information necessary for producing and marketing poultry and poultry products.

Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Alameda County! To report an unusual number of sick or dead birds, call the Sick Bird Hotline at (866) 922-2473.  If you suspect that your own birds may have vND, do NOT submit the birds directly to CAHFS.  Call the Sick Bird Hotline at (866) 922-2473, where staff can assess vND risk and ensure that the correct samples are collected for diagnosis.

To minimize risk to your birds, follow CDFA's biosecurity guidelines.

Broiler Chicken Production

Egg Layer Production

Turkeys and Ducks

CDFA Poultry Processing Guidelines (PDF)

UC Davis Pastured Poultry Farm Webpage

UCCE Poultry Extension Webpage