Backyard Chickens

Service Description

Saturday, April 4th 1:00-2:30 (90 Minutes) Permaculture designer and local homesteader, Lauren Craig, has raised chickens in urban, suburban, and rural locations and couldn’t imagine life without them! In this class, she’ll share all you need to know to prepare for a backyard flock of your own. Topics discussed include how to size your flock, breed selection, housing needs, fencing needs, sustainably feeding your flock, supplements needed, winter care, clipping wings, rearing chicks and more. You’ll leave with a list of all that’s needed as well as the knowledge to care for your future flock sustainably. About Your Instructor: Lauren is a local homesteader and permaculture designer who spends her days designing gardens, landscapes and homesteads for clients worldwide. She specializes in incorporating edible, medicinal and native plants in her designs and is passionate about empowering others to grow more of their own food. She resides on her 1-acre homestead with her 2 children, and their goal is to generate 80% of the resources needed to sustain their existence within 10 years' time. Lauren's Website: https://humblehivehomemade.com