Chickens 101

Chickens 101 March 18 at 6:30 p.m
Learn how to start and manage your own flock of chickens for both egg laying and meat production. Topics covered include selecting and purchasing appropriate breeds; options for and where to purchase feed, supplies and equipment; caring for newborn chicks; feeding and watering; options for nesting and roosting; chicken “tractors” (moveable, floor-less pens); predator protection; winter housing; and butchering basics. Cost is $5.

The “Winter Wednesday Workshop Series” hosted by the Wexford Conservation District kicks off on Wednesday February 25th. The workshops are a great way to shake the winter blues and prepare for a successful year ahead. Organic techniques will be highlighted in all farming and gardening workshops.

All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m. at, Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601. Give us a call at 231-775-7681, ext. 3 or 231-667-4481 with any questions and to register. Please register at least two days in advance so we can provide high-quality workshops. Also, space is limited so reserve your spot today.

You may also like the following events from Wexford Conservation District:

• Next Wednesday, 25th February, 06:30 pm, Fruit Trees and Pruning in Cadillac
• Next month, 4th March, 06:30 pm, Basic Beekeeping in Cadillac
• Next month, 25th March, 06:30 pm, Healing Herbs and Make-Take Tinctures in Cadillac

Also check out other Workshops in Cadillac.