I will be at the Farm Day at Verrill Farm with a couple of chickens, which children will be able to pet. I'll also have eggs and feathers that can be handled. Come meet the hens and chat about chickens. The Farm Day runs from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be BBQ and … more
Let's Talk About Food should be an interesting event. If you want to know more about food policy, it's the place to go. I'll be at the Author's Book Signing Booth from 12:30 to 1 pm.
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
This 2-hour class is for people who already have chickens. I'll go over all of the major ailments that chickens get, and a few of the more obscure illnesses that I've seen. I'll talk about practical and effective health care, from maintenance to what to do in the case of a sudden health crisis. I'll … 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 plan to spend the day. There are miles of hiking trails, gorgeous gardens, and indoor greenhouses (so come even if the weather is rainy.)
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 also can help with bug control and make rich compost. Come to this free lecture at the Fitchburg Art Museum sponsored by the Laurelwood Garden … more
The First Graders at the Lunenburg Primary School hatch chicks. As part of that curriculum, I'll be visiting the classrooms to read Tillie Lays an Egg, and discuss all things chicken and egg. I'll have a hen with me, of course!
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 thriving laying hens. Free and open to the public.
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 koi food, as well as plants. They've invited me to be part of their Saturday morning lecture series. The talk is free and open to … 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 up through Dover Sherborn Community Education.