The Center for Small Flock Research and Innovation

The Center for Small Flock Research and Innovation (CSFRI) a source of information for small flock producers. We provide timely information on upcoming events of interest to small flock holders as well as special interest fact sheets. As research related to keeping small flocks becomes available, the information will be published on this website.

CSFRI will help small flock and niche market poultry producers by performing research on their specific production techniques, management methods, and biosecurity modifications.

As the nation's first and the only research center of its kind, CSFRI will provide unique educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

DSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PRESENTS
COOPTASTIC! 2013

Delaware State University Cooperative Extension will host Cooptastic!, a "can't miss" event for poultry enthusiasts. Nearly 300 people attended the 2012 conference. The 2013 event will be held March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Cooptastic! offers a full day of research- based education—including important information about poultry vaccinations—exhibits and fun events for small flock owners and anyone interested in poultry.

Cooptastic! is open to the public and event pre-registration is $10 for adults, $5 for children by February 2, or $15 for adults at the door. The $40 vendor fee includes one table, two chairs and lunch. Electricity is available. For more information, or for assistance due to disabilities, contact Brigid McCrea, (302) 857-6424 or bmccrea@desu.edu [1].

Click the links below to download registration brochure:

Cooptastic General Brochure [2]

Cooptastic Vendor Brochure [3]

Click the links below to download entry forms

Egg Judging Contest Entry Form [4]

Hen Dress Review Entry Form [5]

Junior Entry Form [6]

Senior Entry Form [7]

So you want to raise turkeys?

After enjoying turkey for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas are you having thoughts of raising your own for 2013? Dr. Brigid McCrea will be discussing what is involved in raising a home turkey flock.

Webinar link here [8]

Breed Variety Fact Sheets

Ancona [9]
Australorp [10]
Buckeye [11]

Plymouth Rock [12]
Sebright [13]

Wyandotte [14]

Additional Fact Sheets

Brooding Poultry [15]

Cleaning and Disinfection [16]

Footbaths For Pastured Poultry Farms [17]

Poultry Breeds [18]
The Lasher Laboratory [19]

Traffic Patterns [20]

Winterizing Your Coop [21]