Description

Did you know that chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this FREE workshop! Solana Center’s experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home. Please pre-register to attend at https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/raising-backyard-chickens-workshop-bates-nut-farm/.

There are so many benefits of having your own flock, including:

• Producing fresh high-quality eggs
• Helping keep food waste out of the landfill
• Protecting your garden from pests 
• Natural soil amendments
• Fun! Chickens make great pets with distinct personalities

All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego. 

This workshop will cover:

• Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens
• Basic requirements for making a chicken coop
• Feeding and care to keep hens healthy and happy
• Local and online resources

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego.

Thanks to our host, Bates Nut Farm.