Seattle Tilth Class: All About Chickens – Feb 27

Interested in tending a flock of your own? Imagine fresh eggs daily from your own backyard, a coop enlivening your landscape and chickens providing endless entertainment. Experience the wonders of caring for a flock in a limited space and decide if chickens are right for you.

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In this class, we will discuss:

·         Choosing breeds
·         Starting with chicks
·         Caring for adult birds including what to feed them                and how to keep them safe and healthy
·         Coop requirements and other necessary supplies
·         Managing your flock and ongoing maintenanceGo home equipped with the basic information you need to decide if keeping chickens is right for you and ready to get started.

This three hour class will be a combination of show-and-tell, lecture and a tour of a chicken coop. Please dress for the weather. To learn more about re-using chicken waste, take Composting 101.

If you would like to register by paper, use this form and e-mail  register@seattletilth.org, fax (206) 633-0450 or send to 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103.
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Registration Details

Ticket Type Price
Individual $45.00
Member $35.00
Household (2 adults) $68.00

Register here.