They’re great with the kids, you get fresh eggs and if you think an aquarium is relaxing, just wait till you’ve watched a hen scratch around for a while! Fleur Baker from BookAChook will introduce you to the world of chooks and how to set them up in your school garden. There will also be time for Q&A.
Details
This workshop will be led by Fleur from BookAChook, specialists in bantams in the backyard.
BookAChooks hire out chickens to people who are interested in keeping chickens but want a test run first, to see whether it works for them. The people from BookAChook are therefore well-versed in the urban home or school garden environment as a site for keeping chooks. Discuss pens, breeds, nutrition, managing a healthy environment, how to care for chooks, and how to enjoy having them in your garden.
Fleur grew up on a farm, but even since she moved to the city has always kept chooks in her backyard. After 20 years in community health and as a yoga teacher Fleur has returned to her roots, helping people bring a little bit of the country into their city gardens – it's good for your health too!
Additional Details
Please wear comfortable clothing for kitchen and garden workshops and closed shoes. Bring a hat/wet weather gear/sunscreen as appropriate, a camera, notebook and pen.
Basic Chook Care, with Fleur Baker of BookaChook
They’re great with the kids, you get fresh eggs and if you think an aquarium is relaxing, just wait till you’ve watched a hen scratch around for a while!
Free!
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