Raise Chickens in Your Backyard (Postponed)

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Master gardener and farmer, Mark Gostkiewics, will share what is needed to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens while using sustainable and organic practices.

Topics covered:
Choosing the right number and breed of chickens
Where to source chicks and adult hens
Raising chicks into healthy laying hens
How to select the perfect coop and run for your flock
Efficient ways to feed and water your chickens
Tips for designing a coop that suits your chickens' needs
How to involve your family in the care of your chickens
Pros and cons of various coop and fencing options

Mark Gostkiewics is the owner of Tri Gable Lea Farm in Colchester, which has been in the family for generations. In 2013, he started the farm's first CSA, and since then has added classes on natural processes, organic and sustainable practices, homesteading, caring for plants from seed to plate. Mark is also a math teacher and is certified in special education.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.