Brigid McCrea Ph.D

Brigid McCrea grew up in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties in California. Her interest in, and passion for, poultry stems from her years as a 4-H member and leader. It was through the excellent mentorship she received from leaders in 4-H that she continued to raised show poultry and compete in local poultry clubs. Her fellow poultry showmen and 4-H leaders encouraged her to pursue a degree related to poultry. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Avian Sciences from the University of California, Davis in 1999. She continued her studies at the University of California, Davis and received her Master of Science degree in Avian Sciences in 2002. Her passion for poultry then led her to Auburn University where she completed her Doctor of Philosophy in 2005. She returned to the University of California, Davis in 2005 to take a post-doctoral position doing extension poultry work. In spring 2008, Dr. McCrea took a position at Delaware State University as an extension poultry specialist and assistant professor. She works with small- and medium-sized poultry owners in the region and specializes in niche market poultry managment.