Backyard Chickens 201: The Basics of Raising Backyard Hens

Name: Backyard Chickens 201: The Basics of Raising Backyard Hens
Start: 2025-02-20T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-20T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 500 Centerton Road, 08057

Thu Feb 20 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

500 Centerton Road, 08057 | Moorestown

Publisher/HostBurlington County Agricultural Center

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Backyard Chickens 201: The Basics of Raising Backyard Hens

You have decided that you want Backyard Chickens! Good for you. Now, how do you do that so that your birds are safe and healthy, your neighbors are happy, and you are free to enjoy the benefits of owning chickens?
In this class, Jaclyn Ricci, the vice chair of Camden County Chickens and leader of Merchantville Backyard Chickens, will discuss the benefits of having backyard hens for composting and sustainability, along with the educational information specific to raising chickens in a suburban setting. Feed, health, and coop requirements that satisfy local community requirements are covered.