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!
7 Jan
UPDATE 1/7/22: The two chicken classes I am teaching for Villa Park Public Library will now be held ONLINE via Zoom, instead of in-person. I hope you can join me for these virtual events!
Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping – January 19, 2022, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Please register for this online program (at the link above) and you will receive a link to join on January 19.
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 find local laws, choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds.
NOTE: A license is necessary to keep hens in Villa Park, IL. Here are links to the Village’s guidelines & ordinance, and the license application:
CHICKEN (HEN) LICENSE Guidelines & Ordinance
CHICKEN (HEN) KEEPING LICENCE APPLICATION
My next class in the Villa Park Library series, about chicken coops, will also be held online:
Chicken Coop Basics – February 16, 2022 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Please register for this online program (at the link above) and you will receive a link to join on February 16.
This class addresses what you need to know about building a safe and comfortable home for your hens. You’ll learn the basic housing needs of backyard birds. Find out the essential components of a coop, construction materials to choose and avoid, important construction tips, and see different coop styles.
16 May
If you have questions about chicken coop design or construction, bring them to my online event “Chicken Coop Basics” on May 19, 6-8 pm! Learn the essential components of a coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. Use what you learn to construct your own coop or evaluate an existing design.
This class will be hosted online by the Chicago Rebuilding Exchange. Registration information is available here.
As a free gift for participants, I am offering a copy of GRIT Backyard Chickens magazine. This publication is full of practical advice for chicken keepers. I wrote several articles in this year’s issue, on subjects including reasons to keep chickens, how to boost egg production, and the importance of chicken gut health.
26 Apr
I will be teaching a series of chicken classes online for the Chicago Rebuilding Exchange, starting with “Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping” on May 12. If you have questions about coop design or construction, come to my “Chicken Coop Basics” class on May 19! I will also be offering an encore of my popular new class “Bird Brains: Flock Psychology” on May 26. Then, just in time for the hot weather, come to “Summer Chicken Care” on June 2 and learn how to keep your flock cool during the dog days of summer. Register at the links below!
Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping (Virtual) – May 12, 6-8 pm
Learn the basics of raising backyard chickens.
Chicken Coop Basics: (Virtual) – May 19, 6-8 pm
Bring your questions and learn the essential components of a chicken coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. Use what you learn to construct your own coop or evaluate an existing design.
Bird Brains: Flock Psychology (Virtual) – May 26, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Find out more about what goes on inside a chicken’s head and how it can help you understand your birds.
Summer Chicken Care (Virtual) – June 2, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Heat and humidity can be challenging for cold-hardy chicken breeds. Find out how to care for your hens during the dog days of summer.
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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