Solano County master gardeners offers backyard chickens workshop
One family's backyard chickens had this colorful hand-painted coop for their home. Kathy Morrison
Looking for an alternative to high egg prices? Here’s a class that’s bound to get folks clucking: How to raise backyard chickens.
On Saturday, March 29, the Solano County master gardeners will present a free workshop, covering the basics of “Backyard Chickens.”
“This timely topic presented by Solano County Master Gardener Aaron will cover raising hens in an urban/suburban setting, focusing on the pros and cons of hens in the garden, eggs and egg safety, and much more!” say the master gardeners.
Starting at 9 a.m., the two-hour workshop will be held at the UCCE-Solano office, 501 Texas St., Fairfield. Admission is free and no registration is necessary.
The class will cover many aspects of raising hens in suburbia (and why roosters are an issue), including basic chicken care from egg to mature layer. Learn what to expect, including how to keep chickens (and gardens) healthy and productive.
Details and more classes from Solano master gardeners: https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-solano-county
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