Chicks in the City, Hens in the Hood - Raising Chickens at Home

Are you thinking of raising chickens at home? There are many decisions when thinking about getting hens. Do you want large or small birds; white, brown, or blue/green eggs; fancy feathered birds; full grown hens or baby chicks; or rescue birds from Animal Services? Candice McLaren will talk about local city codes, types of feed, where to place the coop, predators, and when to expect that first egg! Before you bring those baby chicks home you’ll want to know how to prepare their first home, how to keep chicks warm, what to feed them, and how to make their transition from a warm house (yours!) to their new chicken coop outside. You’ll also find out why Sunset Magazine calls the chicken coop the new doghouse. Open to ages 8 and up. Sign up by calling 831-335-9348, weekends.