When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Register Online
The "Getting Started with Backyard Chickens" webinar will provide foundational knowledge for individuals interested in raising chickens at home. Here's an overview of what will be covered:
1. Introduction to Backyard Chickens
- Benefits of raising chickens: eggs, meat, companionship, pest control, and fertilizer.
- Understanding local regulations and ordinances on poultry keeping.
2. Setting Up a Coop
- Essentials of coop design: size, ventilation, nesting boxes, and predator-proofing.
- Options for run enclosures and free-range setups.
- Importance of cleanliness and maintenance.
3. Selecting Chickens
- Overview of breeds: laying breeds, meat breeds, and dual-purpose breeds.
- Age considerations: pullets vs. chicks vs. mature hens.
- Sources for purchasing chickens: hatcheries, breeders, or local farms.
4. Caring for Chickens
- Daily care routines: feeding, watering, and collecting eggs.
- Appropriate feed for different life stages (starter, grower, and layer feed).
- Seasonal care.
5. Health and Wellness
- Basic biosecurity practices to prevent disease.
- Importance of vaccinations and when to seek veterinary care.
6. Egg Production and Handling
- Factors affecting egg production: diet, daylight, and age.
- Proper egg collection and storage.
7. Q&A Session
- Addressing specific participant questions about backyard chickens.
