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The next field day to be hosted by the Small Farms Network Capital Region is on Wednesday 7 September 2016 and looks at free range poultry production of meat and eggs for farms and backyard enthusiasts. This field day is free thanks to funding from South East Local Land Services.

The topics covered will include basic poultry husbandry, health, bird diseases and nutritional problems. Regulatory requirements including notifiable diseases, drug uses, compliance and food safety will also be discussed.

Dr Jayne Weller from Exotic Animal Services will be presenting information on the basics of bird nutrition and health with a view to getting the best performance from your flock. Jayne has extensive international and local experience in exotic animal and avian veterinary services. She has been directing the Unusual and Exotic Animal Service at the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney since 2014, and spent two years working as the clinical veterinarian at the University of Sydney’s Avian, Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital.

South East Local Land Services District Veterinarian, Dr Kate Sawford will join us to discuss food safety requirements for eggs, diseases and management of poultry.

Local farmers Penny Kothe from Caroola Farm and Penny Evens from Pendon Farm will share their expertise in managing chickens. Penny Kothe will discuss raising meat birds using free range organic methods from basic husbandry to marketing your product. Penny Evens will share her experiences with free range egg production and running a horticultural enterprise in Wamboin.

A farm tour is included. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

For more information and bookings see www.smallfarmscapital.org/events-workshops   Date: Wednesday 7 September 2016 Time: 8.45 am-3.30 pm Location: Bungendore area (location to be advised after registration) Cost: Free (lunch and morning tea provided) On line bookings essential: www.smallfarmscapital.org/events-workshops

Enquiries: Alex James This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0406 338850