HenCam

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. Books will be available for purchase. At 4 pm I'll do a Chicken Storytime. I'll read Tillie Lays an Egg, and the children can meet … 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 >

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 the natural environment.) There is new and insightful research into horse ethology that can help every owner better care for and train her horse. Find out what … 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 same! Terry Golson from The Cooperative Horse, will lead the discussion. We'll delve into the science behind what motivates behavior and makes training sessions successful. Lemonade and cookies … more >