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Beginning Livestock Series: Chickens

• Thursday, March 4, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you new to raising chickens? Learn how to select, house, and care for small flocks of chickens. 

At this class you will get an overview of:

• How to navigate your town’s rules and regulations for backyard chicken flocks
• Getting started with egg layers or broilers (meat birds)
• Choosing the bird that is right for you
• Housing, feeding and watering needs
• Learn about portable chicken coops
• Protecting your birds from weather and predators

Class instructor, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Livestock Educator Jason Detzel, has many years of chicken-raising experience with both laying hens and meat breeds of all kinds. Whether you’re interested in raising a few chickens in your backyard or starting your own chicken-based enterprise, this class will cover it all.

Registration closes on 3/2/21.

Follow-up Course: Chicken Health Symposium on May 6

Now that you've got your flock, make sure you know how to prevent and treat common disorders that can infect your poultry flock! Click here to visit the event page.

Fee

$10

Register

https://mahaplatform.com/events/ex25tcn8n1

Location

This event is online

Last updated March 2, 2021