I’m running my chicken winter care class tomorrow at the Garfield Park Conservatory from 10-12. Join the class to learn how to care for your birds during the winter. This class addresses the coop, the run, freezing water, feed, and the birds themselves. (Chicken-keeping class is a prerequisite.)
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29 Jun
Chicken Health Class – register by July 3
I recently conducted a survey of chicken keepers, and a consistent theme that came up was wanting to know more about health issues.
I’m offering a health class through Angelic Organics Learning Center on July 11, so please take advantage of this opportunity!
Backyard Chicken Keepers —
Are you looking to learn more about your flock’s common health issues and how to care for minor injuries?
REGISTER NOW for Urban Chicken Health Care — a workshop for chicken keepers who are experienced in basic care and want to advance their knowledge and skills.
Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, the workshop covers prevention and basic troubleshooting, as well as care for common issues and injuries.
Date: Saturday July 11, 2015
Time: 10AM to 1PM
Location: Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, 5500 S Woodlawn Avenue (at the corner of 55th and Woodlawn)
Cost: $35
You can also register via the link on Facebook – join the event and share the event notice with your friends!
26 May
Coop Ideas
Thinking about building a coop? Here are some great ideas with instructions! I love the Hobbit Hole coop.
8 Apr
UPDATES for Home to Roost Class Dates
Here is the list of classes so far for 2015. We have NEW classes in the works, including a bilingual (Eng/Span) class and a summer care class. Check out the complete list of offerings below or download the pdf: Home to Roost 2015 Class Offerings and Events
Appearance at Magic Tree Bookstore
Sun., April 12, 1 PM at the Magic Tree, Oak Park,for the launch of Sandy De Lisle’s new book, Hens for Friends! http://site.booksite.com/7326/events/?&list=EVC1&group=current&preview=1
**NOTE – DATE CHANGED TO JULY 11: Sat., July 11, 10 AM-1 PM with Angelic Organics Learning Center, Location TBD, http://www.learngrowconnect.org/event/basic-backyard-chicken-care-chicago
Sat., April 18, 10 AM-12 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
Sat., September 26, 10 AM-12 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
Coop Building
Sat., March 28, 1 PM-3 PM at Chicago Botanic Garden, http://www.chicagobotanic.org/
Sat., April 18, 1 PM-3 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
The Charm of Chickens: Reasons for Raising Backyard Hens
Thurs., April 23, 7 PM-8:30 PM at Grayslake Public Library, http://www.grayslake.info/
Chicken Health
Sat., April 25, 1 PM-4 PM at Chicago Botanic Garden, http://www.chicagobotanic.org/
**NOTE – DATE CHANGED TO MAY 2: Sat., May 2, 10 AM-12 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
NEW!! Summer Care for Chickens
Sat., June 20, 10 AM-12 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
Harvest Day Expo
Sun., September 20 at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
NEW!! SPANISH -Basic Backyard Chicken Care
Sat., October 3 or 10, or November 7 with Angelic Organics Learning Center, Location TBD, http://www.learngrowconnect.org/event/basic-backyard-chicken-care-chicago
Snow Birds: Winter Care for Chickens
Sat., October 24, 10 AM-12 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory, http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
10 Jan
Classical Music Leads to More Eggs
We all knew that Mozart produces eggheads, but how about eggs!? Classical music can increase hens’ productivity, according to a farmer in the UK. Classicalight* covers the story here.
*Home to Roost had credited Louise Burton with writing this story; please accept our apologies, as the author was Brick Dozer.
9 Jul
July 18, 2013: Chicken Health Workshop
REGISTER NOW for the first Urban Chicken Health Care workshop on Thursday July 18 from 6:30-8:30 PM at Wellington Ave United Church of Christ, 615 W Wellington Ave in Chicago.
Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, the workshop will cover prevention, basic troubleshooting, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries.
This workshop is for backyard chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic care, and who want to advance their knowledge and skills.
– See more at: http://www.learngrowconnect.org/node/4994#sthash.mCCLwjeI.dpuf
This is an *advanced workshop* for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic care, and who want to advance their knowledge and skills.
16 Feb
2 March, 2013: Home to Roost Teaches Chicken-Keeping Class
Basic Backyard Chicken Care
March 2, 2013, 10:00 AM to 1 PM
Location: Rebuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60614 United States
Farm fresh eggs from your own back yard?
YES!
Please join us for this Cadillac of chicken-keeping classes! This 3-hour workshop covers best practices forBasic Backyard Chicken Care in Chicago and surrounding communities. Raising chickens as pets and for eggs is LEGAL in Chicago – and part of our growing local food and urban agriculture scene. Learn how to keep you, your chickens, & your neighbors happy – from daily needs and year-round care to relevant city regulations. You will leave the workshop with the knowledge, recommendations, and resources you need for your own home flock – and you’ll make connections with other chicken enthusiasts in Chicago.
For more info and to register, visit the Angelic Organics Learning Center site.
15 Feb
Goats and Chickens in Chicago: A Radio Spot on WBEZ
WBEZ eporter Lewis Wallace presented a piece on goats and chickens in Chicago as a lead-in to the upcoming Urban Livestock Expo. Check out her story and video here.
Momma and baby on the rain barrel
6 Feb
FoxNews Footage – Pat’s People and Places
Pat Elwood on Fox 32 Chicago covered Home to Roost and Chicago chicken owner Barbara G. this morning! See the footage from Pat’s People and Places. There are three spot segments on the page. What a fun morning! Huge thanks to Pat and Barb for making this possible.
1 Feb
Enter the Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts Photography Contest
Enter an original photograph or digital art work to win a $10 gift card from Belmont Feed and Seed and the opportunity to have your photo or art featured on the cover of a 2013 Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts Resource Guide!
The Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts is sponsoring a contest to find the best photographs or original artwork to be featured on the cover of its upcoming 2013 Chicago Chickens resource guide. The theme for the contest is “Chickens in Chicago”.
Anyone can enter. Join the Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts Google Group and post a photograph or digital image of an original work of art as a reply to the thread “[chickens] Official CCE Photo/Art Contest.” The image should be high resolution and suitable for printing.
Judging will be done by a committee of CCE volunteers in February of 2013. Images of excellent quality that depict the theme of the contest will be given the best score. Popularity among CCE forum participants will also be taken into consideration. The winner will be announced on this forum and the prize will be mailed to the winner after judging is complete.
The Resource Guide will serve as a 
description of raising chickens and other poultry in the city, as part of our outreach to policy makers and the wider public. It is anticipated that this booklet will be published in May of 2013. Stay tuned for updates!
description of raising chickens and other poultry in the city, as part of our outreach to policy makers and the wider public. It is anticipated that this booklet will be published in May of 2013. Stay tuned for updates!Fine Print: By entering this contest by submitting an image (photograph or digital artwork), you agree to the following terms and conditions. You acknowledge that you are the creator of the image you submit and that you have not submitted a copyrighted image. You give your permission for the Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts (CCE), and any successor organization, the right to use the image you submit for any educational, promotional or public relations purpose. You also give CCE your permission to crop or make other minor alterations to your image in its publications or website. Obscene or inappropriate submissions will be removed from the forum and disqualified from the contest at the sole discretion of the contest judges. Non-winning images may also be used by CCE for the purposed listed above. Please enjoy participation in this contest responsibly. CCE will do its best to give credit to the creator of the image in its publications and website, though failure to do so shall not be considered a material breach of these terms and conditions. Photo contest judges and CCE forum administrators are ineligible for participation in the contest.
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