Backyard Chickens Workshop

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Saturday, July 5th, 2014
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Welcome to the joy of keeping hens in your backyard. This workshop will cover points on housing, feeding, general needs of poultry, what type to get and where to get them, chicks vs grown hens, health and first aide, and answers to any questions you may have. You will have the opportunity to meet some live chickens and get some �hands on� experience. Handouts will be provided as an outline/reference and as a helpful guide to chicken healthcare.

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Presenter:

In 2001, Marilyn Soames began keeping chickens with a couple of other people. They had only 12 hens and a rooster but were completely smitten with these marvelous creatures. She decided to get an additional flock of her own and this time chose heritage birds in order to be part of the conservancy movement. She has been gifted with the friendship of some elderly poultry men and women who have generously passed on their knowledge to her as so much about chicken husbandry is near to being lost. She wishes to pay it forward. Marilyn has a background in art and education, with a Bachelor of Education and Masters Degree courses in art therapy techniques. She has been an avid organic gardener for over 35 years, has worked in the education area of the annual poultry exhibition at the Saanich Fair, and is a member of the Cowichan Feather Fanciers poultry group.