Archive for February, 2019

12 Feb

Save the date for Coop Camp, June 7 to 9!

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Home to Roost is speaking at Coop Camp in Danville, IN ( just west of Indianapolis), June 7 to 9. Save the date for this weekend filled with chicken-y fun and great informational sessions on how to help your birds live healthier, happier lives!

**Home to Roost’s promo code is HTR!**

Check the Coop Camp website and watch the blog for more information!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

8 Feb

Home to Roost Events for 2019

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Upcoming Events and Classes for 2019

Feb. 9: Urban Livestock Expo, Southside Occupational Academy. Hear from urban livestock folks about how keep bees, goats, chickens, ducks, and quail. ¡Hay clases en español!

March 23: Good Food Festival, UIC Forum. I’ll be staffing a table and doing some short presentations.

April 6: Glen Ellyn Public Library. I’ll be doing a kids’ program on chickens and eggs.

May 11: Growin’ Green Garden Market, Glen Ellyn. I’ll do an Informational session and staff a display table.

June 7–9: Coop Dreams Coop Camp, Indianapolis, IN. Come for a weekend of chicken-related workshops, networking, and fun.

June 15–16: Custer Fair, Evanston. Enjoy this family-friendly street fair with fun and diverse vendors. I’ll be at a display table.

July 20: Morton Arboretum. Sign up for my popular basic chicken-keeping / coop building classes. Call 630-968-0074.

Sept. 21 or 28: Windy City Coop Tour. View coops in Chicago and suburbs and network with other chicken keepers.

6 Feb

AUA Livestock Expo, this Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 to 3

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Join Home to Roost* and a variety of critters and their keepers at the Southside Occupation Academy, 7432 S. Hoyne Ave., on Saturday, February 9 from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn about keeping bees, goats, chickens, ducks, quail, and more!

For more information, go to https://auachicago.org/events/. Hope to see you there!

*Home to Roost will be teaching two sessions: Quail (noon) and Chicken Coops (2 PM). However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be unable to staff my table. Some of my clients will be sitting in for me.