Raising Backyard Chickens via Zoom

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Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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The Basics of Raising Chickens for Homeowners

Friday, April 28 at 6:30pm. Registration required. 

Dr. Bridgen has been raising chickens for more than 30 years and is an authority on the care and management of chickens in the home. If you want to learn about producing fresh, chemical-free eggs at home, but do not know where to start, this is the seminar for you. Dr. Bridgen’s colorful presentation will describe the different kinds of chickens that are available, how to begin raising chickens, where to obtain baby chicks and chickens, what to do with new chickens when they arrive, options for hen houses, and much more. Dr. Mark Bridgen, a Professor at Cornell University and Director of Cornell’s Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center in Riverhead. This is a hybrid program which will be offered in-person and on Zoom.