You can learn the fundamentals of having chickens in your backyard in a workshop presented by Brent Evans at the Herff Farm chicken schoolyard at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 30.
You will learn about the benefits of owning chickens, how to build a coop and running, caring and feeding chickens, egg production and selecting breeds. Incubation vs. ordering day-old chicks will be discussed, as well as equipment needed, such as feeders, waterers and brooders. Participants will be taught how to handle and interact with chickens so as to promote a friendly flock.
Chickens will eat your kitchen scraps, and their droppings can be added to your compost pile, which will enrich your garden. And, they are great comic relief. Backyard chickens usually have a better diet than factory-raised hens, and their eggs are much healthier.
