Wanta Grow Some Chickens? The Green People are all about having fun with your backyard gardening AND we have an opportunity to share something a little different with you. Please join the Green People and Copper Creek Farms as Jane Hall shares her enthusiasm about growing chickens, geese and turkeys in backyards on Saturday, March 15 at 10AM at our Riverport Road location. In these changing times, folks are taking care of themselves and taking responsibility of their food choices...Come learn how easy and rewarding having a few birds in the backyard can be. Whether you are brand new to farming, are a novice looking for a few pointers or an expert willing to share in the discussion..e spend a few hours with us! HERE IS WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING PICKIN CHICKS - We will chat about choosing the breed right for you, knowing the signs of a healthy bird & how to pick your chicks. PSYCH 101 - Why do chickens do what they do? Find out how this birds brain works. HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Discover how to feed your flock & keep them healthy, how to prevent bad behavior, as well as nutritional deficiencies and diseases that can cause your critters a lot of grief. CHICKEN CHORES - How to get set up right to make daily chores a delight. STOP THIEF - Protect your flock from predators with our tips to help keep your birds safe. COOP COMFORTS - We will share chicken coop pointers for long term success and happiness for all as well as housing other poultry. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - Tips on how turn your hobby into a successful poultry business. THE OTHER FEATHERED FRIENDS - Meet the vast family of poultry: ducks, geese, turkey, guineas, pheasant, quail and more. HELP SAVE THE BIRDS - Heritage poultry is a big topic, we will introduce you to The American Livestock Breeders Conservancy and see how you can help save these vanishing livestock breeds. To register click here..https://events.r20.constantcontact/register/eventReg?llr=7bifekcab&oeidk=a07e91fsv2ke6259f1a&oseq=
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:39:05 +0000