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4-H clover Preparing Your Backyard Chicken Coop for Winter

Learn best management practices for keeping chickens during Minnesota winters. The class will cover winter hardy breeds, chicken coop and run preparations with considerations for ventilation, lighting and heating, poultry nutrition, general care and selling eggs. This event is in partnership with Minnetonka Community Education and Wayzata Community Education.

Audience

Residents who keep chickens at their home.

Cost

$25/household

Registration

Register on the Minnetonka Community Education website

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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