Poultry and Rabbits

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Living on The Land: Raising Rabbits for Meat—Getting Started

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include choosing which breed to raise and selecting your initial breeding stock. Use the button below to download this publication as a PDF. Listen to the Living...

By Elli Vanderzanden, Brian Tuck | OSU Extension Catalog

Meat and Poultry Processing Regulations in Oregon: A Short Guide

Farmers and ranchers around Oregon raise and sell livestock and poultry for a variety of local and regional markets. Processing is a necessary but often complex link in the chain connecting farms to end consumers. Here are the basic state and federal laws and regulations that apply to meat and poultry processing.

By Lauren Gwin, | Article

Raising Baby Chicks

Chickens are quite suitable for most small farming enterprises. To have a successful flock, all producers, large and small must follow a few simple rules for years of productivity and enjoyment. Learn how to prepare bedding, temperatures, starter diets, and more for the new chicks.

By James Hermes, | Article

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FAQ About Using Custom-Exempt Slaughter and Processing Facilities in Oregon

If livestock producers in Oregon wish to sell meat, they must have their livestock slaughtered and processed at a USDA-inspected facility. Some producers have chosen to sell live animals, which the customers, as the new owners, can then have processed at a “custom-exempt,” state licensed facility.

By Lauren Gwin, | Publication

Services - Producer Organizations

Here are some handy links to organizations important to raising livestock and forages:

By Shelby Filley, | Collection

ODA Poultry Bill FAQ

Poultry Bill FAQ

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Latest News

Tips to keep chickens in a laying mood

Nov 10, 2016

Giving them the correct feed is essential to proper egg production

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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inFARMation (& Beer!)

Salem, OR

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday, October 21st at Barrel & Keg ( 1190 Broadway St NE, Salem) Doors open at 6:00pm; Event from 6:30-8:30pm Topic: Why and How to Buy Local Meat Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do...

Using Livestock Guardian Dogs

Central Point, OR

Tue, Nov 5, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn where to get started with good information, find a reputable breeder, learn general "rules" for training, keeping and effectively using LGDs to protect livestock.

Clatsop Co. 4-H Small Animal Round-Up

Astoria, OR

Sat, Nov 16, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rabbits, Cavies, Cats, Poultry, Pigeons and Doves Registration begins at 8 am, show begins at 9 am Showmanship, conformation, prize drawings, concessions! Bring your harness and leash and try the...

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