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Poultry

Welcome to the Rural NI poultry section. Here you will find educational information on the development and breeding of poultry stock.
Personal hygiene precautions
On rare occasions chickens can sometimes carry germs which might be harmful.
Egg incubation periods
The process of development from the fertile egg to hatching is essentially the same within all species.

What is Cross Compliance?
Farming practices must be carried out to protect the environment, animal health and welfare and public health
Seasonal Weather
Seasonal weather forecasts, updated daily with regional available