Preparing your Backyard Chicken Flock for Winter

Event information

Date

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 18:30:00 2024-10-03 20:30:00 Preparing your Backyard Chicken Flock 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. Participants can bring a photo of their chicken coop/run (optional). Minnetonka Community Education Center Minnetonka Community Education Center Minnetonka Community Education Center America/Chicago public

Time

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central time

Location

Minnetonka Community Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331

Contact

Lia Spaniolo, Urban Ag and Small Farms Educator, spaniolo@umn.edu, 612-596-2126

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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. Participants can bring a photo of their chicken coop/run (optional).

Audience

Public

Cost

$25/household

Registration

Accommodations

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