14 Mar
We are now offering chicken classes online via Zoom! It is an exciting new step for us. (We’ll continue teaching classes through partnerships with other organizations, however!)
We have 7 different chicken and poultry-related classes. Which classes would you be interested in? Let us know through this short survey.
If you would like to fill out this survey on Google Forms, please click HERE.
Thank you for your response!
10 Mar
Three wild geese in Will County, IL have tested positive for avian influenza, according to a News Channel 20 report released today. The report stated that the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the cases on March 10.
Although avian flu has not yet been discovered in commercial or backyard poultry flocks in Illinois, the USDA is urging chicken keepers to protect their flocks. See my recent blog post, Advice from a Vet: How to Protect Your Flock from Avian Influenza, for steps you can take to protect your birds.
9 Mar
We are glad to hear that residents of Lombard, IL can now keep chickens! The village board approved an ordinance on March 3, 2022. Congratulations to the Lombard folks who supported and worked for this ordinance.
According to the Village of Lombard website:
“On March 3, 2022, the Village Board approved an ordinance that allows residents to keep chickens (hens) in the rear yards of their single-family home, with a permit issued by the Village.” There is a limit of six hens. More info about the ordinance and permit is located Here.
There is much excitement on the Facebook Lombard Backyard Chickens community. This is a great page to join for Lombard residents interested in keeping chickens!
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.
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