Business management - Small Scale Free Range Poultry

Topic: Business management

Published - 16 February 2026
By Joanna Blunden, NSW DPIRD

How to meet Avian Influenza (AI) housing order requirements – practical solutions

Housing orders can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running a small pasture‑based business. Our latest article Meeting Housing Order Requirements on Pasture-Raised Egg Farms shares real, workable solutions developed with producers to keep farms …
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biosecurity, bird flu, Business management, Control order

Business and regulations, Eggs and food safety, Feeding and housing, Health and biosecurity, Welfare and behaviour

Published - 22 December 2025
By Small Scale Poultry CoP

Staying Safe and Prepared this Festive Season

Wishing our Poultry Community a Safe and Happy Festive Season
Best wishes to all members of our Community for a festive season filled with much happiness!
Whatever’s …
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Business management

Business and regulations, Health and biosecurity

Published - 12 May 2024
By DPI NSW

Getting Started in Free Range poultry

If you’re thinking about starting a free range poultry farm in Australia read this book! The book is a practical guide on all the issues …
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Business management, Case study

Business and regulations

Published - 10 May 2024
By DPI NSW

Establishing a Free Range Flock

When establishing a free range poultry farm flock establishment is a critical step, and it’s important that producers understand the key considerations.
Dr. Jeffrey Moth, poultry …
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Business management, Flock management

Business and regulations, Feeding and housing

Published - 4 May 2024
By DPI NSW

Planning legislation – Be alert but not alarmed

All poultry farms are classed as “Intensive Livestock Agriculture” under planning legislation in NSW. This includes small scale mobile poultry operations.
While this is often a …
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Business management, Regulation

Business and regulations