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Backyard Chicken Keeping

March 14, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Offsite

Join Sundari Kraft of Heirloom Gardens at her urban farm in Northwest Denver for an accessible introduction to raising backyard hens. Attendees will have lots of opportunities for hands-on time with Sundari’s friendly chickens! Topics covered will include:

- Choosing the perfect chickens (best breeds and how/where to purchase)

- Chick care

- Housing and fencing

- Feeding

- Common chicken challenges

- All about the eggs

- Financial considerations (initial investment and ongoing costs)

- Livestock permitting process

The content of the class will be geared toward the needs of the participants.

Fee: $25 (includes instructional handouts). Instructor: Sundari Kraft. Sundari is the proud owner of a beautiful flock of backyard hens. She has shared her love of chickens with the many working members and children who participate in Heirloom Gardens, and has worked with city officials to modify Denver’s chicken laws.