EventsRaising Backyard Chickens

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Raising Backyard Chickens

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spring Valley

Description

Did you know chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this FREE workshop!

Solana Center’s experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home. There are many benefits of having your own flock, including:

  • Producing fresh, high-quality eggs
  • Helping keep food waste out of the landfill
  • Protecting your garden from pests
  • Creating natural soil amendments
  • Having fun! Chickens make great pets with distinct personalities

All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego.

In this workshop, we will cover:

  • Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens
  • Basic requirements for making a chicken coop
  • Feeding and care to keep hens healthy and happy, and
  • Local and online resources

Please contact us with any questions:

Phone: (760) 436-7986 ext. 700
Email: info@solanacenter.org

https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/raising-backyard-chickens-workshop-spring-valley/

Suitable for:
Adults
Older Adults 55+
Type:
Environmental Sustainability
Language:
English

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