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
A hen and I will be teaching all of the second graders about chickens, how eggs are made, and the science of chicken poop!
Once a year the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts hosts a speaker's day so that the clubs can select presenters for their programming. I have a talk, Backyard Chicken Keeping for Gardeners … more
Each year I look forward to visiting the Peter Noyes School in Sudbury, MA and teaching the kindergartners about eggs and chickens! Of course, I'll have a friendly hen for … 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
I'll be taking part in the Haynes School Chicken festivities. The kindergartners are hatching chicks, and I'll bring one of my hens so that they can see what a full-grown … 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'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 … 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!
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 … 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 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 … more