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Egg-Cellent Egg Contest
4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest kicks off in August 2025. This comprehensive program will last through September 2025.This program is for 4-H members in participating counties with a flock of chickens…
Make This May Eggcellent
May has been known as National Egg Month since the 1960's. It has been a great way to lift up the nutritional importance of eggs in our diet. The white part of the egg is a great source of protein,…
Backyard & Small Flocks Workshop (Hybrid)
Poultry Workshop - Backyard & Small Flocks Date: February 25th at 6:00 PMLocation: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC & OnlineRSVP: By February 20th, 2025Learn from NC…
Backyard Poultry & Small Flock Resources
Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have…
Egg-Cellent Egg Contest 2024
If you have a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs, this contest is just for you! Register online at: go.ncsu.edu/2024eggcontest
Peeling a Hard-Cooked Egg
A couple weeks ago I overheard a woman sharing how she found the “secret” to peeling hard-cooked eggs. Her method was carefully poking a hole in the shell before cooking.Actually, this is just one of…
Get Cracking in May
National Egg Month has been celebrated since the 1960's, but dedicated to the month of May since the early 1990's. Eggs are a great source of protein, and other vitamins and minerals. They are quick…
Backyard Flock Egg Production
Article adapted from Keeping Garden Chickens in NC, an NC State Extension publicationSo, you just got your own flock of chickens! Or maybe you’re just thinking about starting your own flock, but you…
