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Chickens: Handling, Housing, & Daily Care – May 30

Chickens are often the gateway to a thriving homestead—and this class gives your family all the skills needed to begin your own backyard flock. This session is ideal for beginners or families expanding beyond a couple of hens.

In this class, families will learn:

• Chicken breeds and how to choose the right one for eggs, temperament, or climate

• Coop design basics: space, ventilation, cleanliness, and predator protection

• Feed, grit, oyster shell, and water needs

• How to gently and safely handle chickens

• Egg collection, cleaning, and storage

• Seasonal care: heat, cold, molting, broodiness

• Signs of health vs. illness in chickens

Hands-On Project (example):

• Chicken handling and wing checks

• Collecting and inspecting eggs

• A simple coop-care task such as spot-cleaning or refreshing nesting boxes

Master Binder Work:

• Flock planning worksheet

• Coop-cleaning schedule

• Feeding and supplement guide

• Seasonal care checklist

• Egg production log

Families finish the class knowing exactly how to start—or improve—their backyard flock with confidence.