The University of Kentucky’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences are hosting a great new online series – Raising Purebred Chickens.  The 4-part series will be held on consecutive Tuesday’s in March at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the following schedule:

March 8 – Introduction to Poultry Genetics.

March 15 – Genetics of Combs, Plumage, Eggshell Color, etc.

March 22 – Breeding Programs and Selecting Breeders.

March 29 – Incubation and Operating a Hatchery in Kentucky. The series is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about poultry.  Webinars are presented by Dr. Jacquie Jacob and Dr. Tony Pescatore.  You must register in advance for each webinar and the registration links can be found on our website at www.graysonext.org under the tab for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Upcoming Events.  If you have questions about the webinar or the Cooperative Extension Service, please call the Grayson County Office at (270) 259-3492.