Local food isn't just a trend - It's the future.

Welcome to River City Chickens Collective
We are an informal group of volunteers who support responsible hen care in urban environments and offer educational opportunities to learn more about urban hens.

Chickens 101 

 Chickens 101: spring and summer 2025 
Built on 15 years of experience in public outreach and education in the field of urban hens, “Chickens 101” provides an informative and interactive look into the practical aspects of keeping your own backyard flock, and is  tailored to the challenges of raising hens in a cold climate, urban setting. A certificate of attendance will be provided in the name of the registered participant.
​Registration for our August class is available at this link. 

​Want to learn even more? See our Events page for information about Chickens 201!​


Backyard Hens in YEG

Interested in backyard hens in Edmonton?
Check out the City's website and find out what the requirements are.

Why Keep Urban Hens

​Support for Farmer's markets is growing, people are eating at restaurants that serve local food and planting their own  gardens and now - getting hens in their own backyard. 

Check out our Blog

Our blog is where we update you on what we have been doing, when courses are available, helpful tips and MORE.

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