venue: Gorgie City Farm, EdinburghThis one-day poultry course is run by Pauline Shannon of Deanbank. The day is an introduction to poultry keeping, for those who are about to try and those who are interested in knowing a bit more about this fascinating hobby. It will be hands-on, with the opportunity to handle hens. You will learn how to clip wings and test whether hens are in lay. There will be a demonstration of how to humanely and quickly dispatch a bird and prepare it for the table (even those who do not intend to eat their birds should know how to dispatch them confidently in case it ever becomes necessary).
Whether chickens are the first step towards smallholding, or family pets that produce great eggs, you will leave with the information you need to look after them well and enjoy them. dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
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arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes at 5pm |
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directions: |
click here for
a map and directions to Gorgie City Farm |
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what
to bring: |
work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£60 / £45 concessions Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £20 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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lunch: |
bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
what it's
all about - delicious fresh eggs every day
a fine-looking
cock
brooder containing
day-old chicks