one-day course

keeping chickens


location: nr Sudbury, Suffolk

This one-day course is designed for those who want to keep a few hens in the garden.

In the morning, Francine will tell you about the merits of different breeds, the life-cycle, how best to house the birds, pests and diseases etc.  She will bring  some of her beautifully illustrated small books on the subject, and others, which will be for sale, plus other useful items for the hen-keeper. 

Mike & Carl Vince, breeders, will bring some of their exotic bantams and show you how to handle them.

Tutor Francine Raymond has written, published and sold over 40,000 books on poultry and has appeared reluctantly on telly, radio and video. She has been giving courses for the past five years.

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 4.00pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
work clothes; pen and notebook
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£70
Refundable up to 3 weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within 3 weeks of course
lunch:
 
provided
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 




 


 

 

 

the venue is a 70-acre organic farm near Sudbury in Suffolk