Have you ever gone to a party and wished that the conversation didn't revolve around children, or politics, or family dramas? Do you wish that everyone talked about chickens? If so, then this event is for you! Join me and other like-minded people for an afternoon at Little Pond Farm. I'll start the party off … more
I'll be in Boston at the Dewey Square Public Market on Thursday, August 7 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. I'll have a hen with me, and books to sell. I look forward to talking with folks who stop by about good eggs and backyard chicken keeping. Let me know if you'll be there!
I will be at the Farm Day at Verrill Farm with a couple of chickens, which children will be able to pet. I'll also have eggs and feathers that can be handled. Come meet the hens and chat about chickens. The Farm Day runs from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be BBQ and … more
Let's Talk About Food should be an interesting event. If you want to know more about food policy, it's the place to go. I'll be at the Author's Book Signing Booth from 12:30 to 1 pm.
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