Erica Axon
Augusta
Summary
I’m passionate about breeding and caring for animals, especially poultry and livestock. With experience in managing breeding programs and knowing the ins and outs of animal health, I enjoy making sure animals are healthy and thriving. Driven by a passion for optimizing breeding success and delivering practical, knowledgeable advice to enhance flock productivity. This job isn’t just work—it’s something I truly love and want to grow in.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Axon Acres Farm
Dearing ,Ga
06.2008 - 11.2025
- Managed daily farm operations, overseeing the care and health of all livestock and poultry.
- Led breeding programs for miniature livestock , various poultry breeds, and other fowl, ensuring healthy and viable offspring.
- Regularly inspected animals to assess health, behavior, and breeding readiness, maintaining detailed records of breeding performance.
- Inspected eggs and chicks for quality and viability to support successful hatching.
- Scheduled and managed breeding activities, ensuring proper mating practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and biosecurity in barns and poultry housing to reduce disease risk.
- Coordinated feeding schedules, vaccinations, and daily care, promptly addressing health or behavioral issues.
- Operated farm equipment safely and effectively in support of breeding and animal care.
- Facilitated sales of newly hatched chicks and baby goats, managing customer inquiries, transactions, and providing care advice.
- Built and maintained positive customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction during and after sales.
- Collaborated closely with veterinarians and farm managers for routine health checks, treatments, and to address health concerns.
- Ensured compliance with animal welfare standards across all operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tsilage High School
Tennessee Ridge, TNSkills
- Animal health monitoring and assessment
- Breeding program management
- Knowledge of poultry and livestock breeding practices
- Familiarity with poultry color genetics
- Egg and chick quality inspection
- Record-keeping and data management
- Biosecurity and farm hygiene maintenance
- Feeding and daily animal care
- Operating farm equipment safely
- Customer service and sales support
- Collaboration with veterinarians and farm managers
- Attention to detail and observation skills
- Time management and scheduling
- Problem-solving in animal care
- Strong communication skills
Skills
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Axon Acres Farm
06.2008 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Tsilage High School