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 … 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 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