I've been invited by the Merrimac Garden Club to discuss how to keep hens and have a beautiful and productive garden. The talk is open to the public and will be held at the Merrimac (Massachusetts) Public Library. It's election day, so vote first and then come out to the event!
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!
Slide show and talk about integrating chickens into a productive and beautiful landscape.
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 hen! Come spend an hour with author Terry Golson and one of her hens. Terry will read from her book Tillie Lays an Egg, then … 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.
I'll be talking about how to integrate chickens (and goats!) into a beautiful and productive landscape.
A lecture at Old Sturbridge Village as part of their Garden Symposium Weekend. Follow the link for more details and how to register!
In this slideshow and lecture, I'll share everything you need to get started with your own chickens. I’ll cover selecting the right breed for you, housing, feed, and how to keep them healthy. I'll talk about chicken behavior, predators, and daily chores. And, I'll show you how I compost the manure and make use of … more