30 Sep
I will be teaching Chicken Health 101: Online for the Chicago Botanic Garden on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 – 8 p.m. Please join us for this online class! Learn about the common health issues chickens face and how you can keep your flock healthy. We will cover basic chicken physiology, disease prevention and transmission, and chicken first aid.
Registration information is available here. Please note that all registrations must be submitted online 2 days before the class starts.
21 Sep
Home to Roost had a booth at the Windy City Coop Tour this weekend, sharing info about chicken keeping and showing folks how to do chicken health checks. The event was well attended and I really enjoyed talking with people about chicken care!
17 Sep
I will be teaching a series of online chicken classes for the Chicago Botanic Garden! All classes are 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Basic Chicken Keeping – online class, Wed. September 23
Chicken Coop Basics – online class, Wed. September 30
Chicken Health – online class, Wed. October 7
Please note that all registrations must be submitted online 2 days before your class starts.
15 Sep
Jennifer Murtoff, urban chicken consultant
14 Sep
Home to Roost is pairing with Mokena Public Library to offer a virtual workshop on basic chicken keeping on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Click here for more information and to register.
This class is designed for curious folks who are considering getting chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds. Learn how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy! The workshop is open to all.
14 Sep
Resident Tammy So has started a petition to allow backyard chickens in Maywood, IL. Maywood is one of the only towns in its area that does not allow backyard poultry. Having a reliable supply of fresh eggs would help the residents, since the town has struggled for years with no grocery stores. Residents of Maywood can sign the petition here.
3 Sep
The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year, showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicagoland! This year the tour will happen on Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sunday, Sept. 20. More information is located here.
I will be stationed at one of the tour stops on Sunday, showing participants the chicken coop (and 18 chickens!) at 3717 N. Kenneth, Chicago, IL 60641. I hope to see you there!
The event is hosted by Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts, Advocates for Urban Agriculture, and Home to Roost LLC.
3 Sep
We are rescheduling this online class one more time… thanks for your patience! The online Coop class covers everything you need to know about chicken coops. Learn the essential components of a coop, what construction materials to use, and examples of different coop styles. Learn how to design and build your own Hen Hilton! Co-hosted by Home to Roost and the Rebuilding Exchange.
Register Here for this online class, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 – 9:00pm.
When building a coop for your hens, it is important to choose a design with the right dimensions, features, and materials. Get all this information on the Chicken Coop Spec Sheet, now available from Home to Roost! Purchase on PayPal using the button below.
NOTE: I will e-mail you the spec sheet after I receive your payment. Your e-mail address will automatically be included in the notification I receive from PayPal.
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