HenCam

I'll be at the Carlisle Farmer's Market Winter Fair to answer questions about backyard chicken keeping. Come to my table between 10 am and 2 pm to talk poultry. I'll … more >

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ runs an outstanding winter conference. I'll be there on Sunday, January 27 to talk about backyard chicken keeping.

I'll be talking about chick selection and chick care at the Chelmsford Agway on Saturday, Feb 16. The workshop is at 11 and there will be time afterwards for Q … more >

I'll be doing four free Skype visits at schools from California to New Hampshire to celebrate WRAD. This year, I'll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg while sitting amongst the … more >

I'll be doing a backyard chicken keeping talk and slideshow in Dover. Sign-up is through Dover-Sherborn Community Education. I'm on page 7 of this catalog.

I'll be bringing a hen to the Concord Library for this storytime. It's part of the Concord Reads About Farming And Food program in concert with the Concord Museum's  exhibit, … more >

I'm flying down to Austin, Texas! Lauren Scheuer and I will be in the Lone Star State for the Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour. Join us at the Driskill Bar at 5:30 … more >

I'll be in Somerville, MA, to talk about urban chicken keeping. During this slide show/lecture I'll cover everything you'll need to know to get started with a small flock of … more >

This 2 hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, … more >

This 2-hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, to … more >

I'll be an exhibitor at NY Now showing off two new titles in my series of postcard books of vintage photographs, Vintage Farm Animals and Vintage Dog Photos. If you're … more >

I've been invited to talk about backyard chickens at the Ban Righ Centre, in Kingston, Ontario. They have a lunchtime speaker series, and I'll be kicking off this season's lineup. … more >

I'll be spending the day at The Wild Center, in the heart of the Adirondacks. I'll be doing two programs, a Backyard Chicken Keeping Talk, and a Tillie Lays an … more >

This 2-hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, to … more >

For two weeks this fall the Concord Festival of Authors will have programs celebrating the written word. I'll be on a panel discussion: From the Backyard To The Kitchen. Please … more >

Jan Brett will be doing a book signing for her new book, Cinders, A Chicken Cinderella Story, in Milford NH on Monday, November 25. I've been invited to join a … more >

I'll be talking all about backyard chicken keeping at the Townsend Public Library. Come for my hour talk, and stay for Q & A afterwards!

I'll have a table at the Wayland Winter Farmers' Market. I'll have my books to sign and sell, and I'll have the time to chat about chickens and eggs with … more >

I'll be talking about all things chicken and eggs at The Concord Bookshop. There will be a hen! And homemade eggy snacks! There will be copies of The Farmstead Egg … more >

I'll be at one of my favorite indie bookstores, Porter Square Books, to do a talk and book signing.

This 2-hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, to … more >

Tower Hill Botanic Garden is one of the premier public gardens in my region. I'll be there on Wednesday, June 11, for a reading from The Farmstead Egg Guide and … more >

Have you ever gone to a party and wished that the conversation didn't revolve around children, or politics, or family dramas? Do you wish that everyone talked about chickens? If … more >

This 2-hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, to … more >

I'll be at the glorious Tower Hill Botanic Garden for their Family Fun Harvest Day, to do a storytime - ably assisted by a hen! Come for the program, but … more >

Keeping chickens in your backyard and having a beautiful lawn and garden are not mutually exclusive! Done right, the flock will not only add fresh eggs to your table, but … more >

If you're getting chicks this spring, this talk will tell you what you need to know to take good care of them so that the little ones will grow into … more >

I'll be talking about Getting Started With Chickens at New England Nurseries. New England Nurseries is a local garden center that I rely on for seeds (what a selection!) and … more >

Who's in the Henhouse - Raising Chickens: an introductory slideshow and discussion on what you need to know to get started with your own backyard flock of laying hens. Sign … more >

I'll be at the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary for a program based on my book, The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook. I'll go over the pros and cons of backyard chicken … more >

I'll be doing two programs at the Merrimac Public Library. At 3 pm I'll do a short talk for adults about chicken keeping and why backyard eggs are so delicious. … more >

This 2-hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You'll learn everything from feeding, to … more >

Come for a casual chat on the porch at the Complete Equestrian Saddlery, in Bedford, Massachusetts. I'll get the discussion going, talking about horse ethology (the study of animal behavior in … more >

How do you reward a horse?  Have you heard the terms “positive reinforcement,” “clicker training,” “pressure and release,” and “natural horsemanship?” What about “respect,” “dominance,” “compliant” and “cooperative?” They’re not the … more >

I'll be talking about how to care for your flock in the winter at the Chelmsford, MA Agway on Nov. 7 at 11 am. This seminar is free!

Want to pet a real hen and hear a good story? Families are invited to a special Chicken Storytime at Community Nursery School in Lexington where kids can pet a real … more >