one-day course

introduction to keeping chickens

location: Somerby, North Lincolnshire

10 minutes a day is all it takes to provide your household with delicious fresh eggs. During this half day you will handle hens, discuss housing, feeding, breeds, a daily routine, eggs, current regulations and how to maximise production.

The course tutor Fenella will look at common pests, diseases and treatments, breeding and showing. This workshop is ideal for the novice as well as the experienced.

dates: see 'book online' below


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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 2pm
directions:
  
sent with course confirmation
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook
let us know:
  
if you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs
price:
  
£45
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £20 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
refreshments are provided
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a smallholding nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds, where they grow vegetables, fruit and vines, and keep sheep, pigs, hens, guinea fowl and ducks