Are you interested in raising your own chickens for meat or egg production? Join us to learn about starting out with chickens in the Hudson Valley. Chickens can provide eggs, meat, and fun! (This class is a repeat of the Feb 16 and 23 classes). We’ll go over everything you need to know to start raising your own chickens for fun or profit:
- housing and feeding needs,
- health management,
- weather and predator concerns,
- using mobile chicken tractors and egg mobiles and how they can fit into your operation, and more.
The class will be taught by CCE Livestock Educator, Jason Detzel, who has multiple years of chicken raising experience with both laying hens and meat breeds of all kinds. Whether you are interested in raising a few chickens in your backyard or starting your own chicken-based enterprise, this class will cover it all.
To register, and for a brochure, use the printable registration form (will be posted soon). Registration deadline: Friday, March 25. Walk-ins are welcome, but only 35 spaces available – register early to save your spot.
2016 CCEUC Agriculture Program Enrolled members only pay $10. For more information see: http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/agriculture/2016-commercial-agriculture-program-enrollment.
Fee
$20 per person ($10 for members)
– See more at: http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/events/2016/03/29/backyard-chickens-for-beginners#sthash.SxY6GeAF.dpuf
