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 flock dynamics, to predator protection, to coop design, to what to do with manure (you'll get to see my composting system). You'll even get to … more
I'm delighted to be doing a Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook program at a beloved indie bookstore - The New England Mobile Book Fair. I'll be talking about backyard hens and the pleasures of cooking with their good eggs. There will be time for Q & A afterwards. Of course, I'll have a chicken with … 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 Cookbook, and afterwards I'll be available to and answer your questions. This is the perfect excuse to go to Tower HIll, walk the trails, enjoy … 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 so, then this event is for you! Join me and other like-minded people for an afternoon at Little Pond Farm. I'll start the party off … 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 flock dynamics, to predator protection, to coop design, to what to do with manure (you'll get to see my composting system). You'll even get to … more