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Chickens 101

4/5/2016

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River City Chickens presents "Chickens 101", an informative workshop for anyone interested in keeping backyard hens. Sunday 24th April @10am, at the Stanley A. Milner Library, tickets available through Eventbrite. 

Topics include:
•  Municipal, Provincial and Federal requirements
• Coop design and requirements
• Feeding and 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
• Biosecurity
and many other tips and resources for keeping hens in Edmonton.

There will be plenty of time included for questions, discussion and meeting other chicken enthusiasts! A certificate of participation will be provided. The City of Edmonton has advised that this is acceptable as proof of training when applying for a City of Edmonton urban hens licence.

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Laurie Kostiuk
4/25/2016 08:20:22 am

I am trying to join the facebook page, but the group is closed. I am trying to find a local mentor as I am applying for the urban hen pilot. I did receive a message from Laura to go to the facebook page.

Thanks so much ! Laurie

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