<![CDATA[RIVER CITY CHICKENS - Blog]]>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:19:01 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Chickens 101 again?]]>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:20 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-101-againPicture

​We will be hosting several sessions of Chickens 101 this year: on March 16, 2025,  April 20, 2025, May 25, 2025, and August 10, 2025. The class will be held via Zoom.
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 Thinking about spring already? We are too! Join us for Chickens 101. We will talk about coop design and requirements, feeding and general care, winter needs and concerns, breed selection and buying hens, predator and vermin prevention, waste management, disease recognition and control, and end of life options. Bring your questions! This class is offered via Zoom, April 14, 2024. Registration is available though our Classes and Events tab.
]]><![CDATA[Chickens 101]]>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:55:58 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-1011566025Picture
Looking for a great introduction to urban hen-keeping? Missed our June class? Join River City Chickens for "Chickens 101" on September 17, 2023 via Zoom. Instructors will discuss many useful topics, including coop and run design and requirements, feeding and general care, winter needs and concerns, breed selection and buying tips, predator and vermin prevention, waste management, disease recognition and control, end of life options, and biosecurity. Registration is available here.
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​Interested in learning more about raising hens in the city? Join us via Zoom for Chickens 101 on July 10 or October 2. Registration is available at this link. Learn about coop and run design, hen feeding and general care, winter needs and concerns, breed selection and buying, flock introductions, disease recognition and prevention, waste management, and more!
]]><![CDATA[Spring: Chickens 101 on the way]]>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:51:04 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/march-12th-2022Picture
Thinking of warmer weather, anyone? We are looking forward to hosting Chickens 101 on April 24 and May 29, 2022 via Zoom. Chickens 101 is an informative online course for urban hen owners. Access to a device with internet connection, video and audio outputs is required for the course. Registration and more information is available here. 
]]><![CDATA[upcoming Chickens 101]]>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:12:24 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/upcoming-chickens-1019600998Picture
We've got a long, cold winter ahead of us, but we take comfort in setting a date for our next Chickens 101: February 27, 2022. It's not quite spring, but close enough! Chickens 101 topics include coop design and requirements; feeding and general care; winter needs and concerns; breed selection, buying hens, and flock introductions; predator and vermin prevention; waste management; disease recognition and control; end of life options; and biosecurity. ​
​Registration is available through Eventbrite at this link.
]]><![CDATA[Chickens 101 in 2021]]>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 02:47:24 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-101-in-may-2021

​Eggcited to host our fifth Chickens 101 this year, on September 26, 2021. This class covers the basic information you will need to know to keep urban hens in the Edmonton area. Topics include coop design; hen feeding and general care; winter needs and concerns; breed selection, buying hens, and flock introductions; predator and vermin prevention; waste management; chicken health; disease prevention; and waste management. The class will be held via Zoom. Registration available here.
]]><![CDATA[Chickens 201?]]>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:12:49 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-2016651173
Taken Chickens 101 and want to learn more? You may be interested in Chickens 201. In this class we build on the topics covered in Chickens 101, making use of videos to demonstrate multiple aspects of urban hen-keeping. We take an in-depth look at some urban coop designs, and cover practical aspects of hen-keeping, including wing, nail, beak and vent care. ​Please note that Chickens 201 does not come with a certificate of attendance and is not approved as a class for obtaining a hen license.
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​With this recent cold spell, we are thinking of spring and looking forward to hosting Chickens 101 via Zoom on March 28, 2021. 

​Registration is available at this link. We hope you can join us!
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Enjoyed Chickens 101, and interested in learning more? Chickens 201 builds on topics covered in Chickens 101, taking an in-depth look at urban coop design, husbandry and handling of hens, and general health care, including wing, nail, and beak care. Please note, this class is neither required, nor approved, to obtain a hen licence for the cities of Edmonton,  St. Albert, Ardrie, or Leduc, and no certificate of attendance will be provided.
Stay tuned for another Chickens 101 in the fall!
]]><![CDATA[Chickens 101 goes digital]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:24:04 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-101-via-videoconferencePicture
We are looking forward to holding Chickens 101 classes this spring and summer. To accommodate the need for physical distancing, our next courses will be held via Zoom. Access to a device with internet connection, video, and audio outputs is required. Digital links will be provided before class. Registration is available at this link.
]]><![CDATA[chickens 101 … spring, 2020!]]>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 04:06:11 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-101-spring-2020Picture
We are excited to host another Chickens 101 this spring, March 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.  Registration is available at this link.
We are excited to teach as well at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens on March 31, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.. Registration is available through their website.
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​Join us to learn about coops design and requirements, feeding and general care, winter needs and concerns, breed selection and buying hens, predator and vermin prevention, waste management, disease recognition and control, and end of life options. 
]]><![CDATA[Fall Course update]]>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:38:55 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/fall-course-date-comingWe've really enjoyed hosting four Chickens 101 classes already this year, and we are looking forward to hosting a fall class. This year we are especially excited to be holding a class at the Edmonton EXPO Centre during FarmFair International. Registration for Chickens 101 is available at this link. Ticket price includes same day admission to Farmfair International.]]><![CDATA[another 101? Yes!]]>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:22:14 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/another-101

​Chickens 101 - Registration now open

By popular demand we are planning to hold two further Chickens 101 classes this summer. We love talking about chickens and we look forward to meeting you!
]]><![CDATA[Spring chickens?]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:01:39 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/spring-chickensAccording to this article the City of Edmonton is considering raising the cap on urban hens. Interested in learning more about how to raise backyard hens? We are excited to be hosting another Chickens 101 on May 21, 2019 at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Tickets are available at this link.
]]><![CDATA[cHICKENS 101]]>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:22:40 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-1013202063Picture
Join us March 14, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 
In Chickens 101, you will learn about by-law requirements, coop design and breed selection. Get an introduction to chicken health and feeding, as well as biosecurity and winter care.  Experts from River City Chickens will share many other tips and resources for keeping hens in the Edmonton region.
​This course is hosted by the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens. Registration is available at this link.
]]><![CDATA[fall courses]]>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:10:53 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/fall-courses9157407Interested in learning more about backyard chickens? Want to see an urban coop in action? Our fall classes are listed under our Classes and Events tab.
]]><![CDATA[Spring course update]]>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/spring-course-updatePicture
Our Chickens 101 course at the John Janzen Nature Centre is sold out, but we are excited to be teaching a class through Metro Continuing Education on May 8, 2018 with a coop tour for registered participants on May 12, 2018.

Registration for this class is available through Metro at this link.
]]><![CDATA["Chickens 101" is back]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/chickens-101-is-backPicture
We are pleased to be able to offer a Chickens 101 course at the John Janzen Nature Centre, on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Further details and registration are available at this link.
Topics covered include:
• Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations
• Coop design and requirements
• Feeding and care
• Winter concerns and care
• Breed selection, buying hens, and flock introductions
• Predator and vermin prevention
• Waste management
• Biosecurity
• Disease recognition and control
• End of life options
]]><![CDATA[Spring course now available]]>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.rivercitychickens.org/blog/spring-course-now-availableOur instructors are pleased to be teaching a course through Metro Continuing Education, Chickens and the City:

Urban hen keeping demystified! Instructors with River City Chickens will walk you through the essentials of keeping hens in an urban setting. Topics include coop design and requirements, climate challenges and solutions, tips for selecting birds, health and welfare, among others. The course will include both a class component and a coop tour that will give you a chance to experience what urban hen keeping is all about.

The course is set to take place on March 13, 2018, with a coop tour for registered participants on March 17, 2018.
Registration is available through Metro.
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