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.