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Poultry Housing Basics Workshop

by localgrowers on February 1, 2012

Are you considering keeping a backyard chicken flock? Have plans to purchase or build a coop? This program will cover the basics of poultry housing to help ensure that your birds are safe, healthy and productive.

For more information or to register, please call 812-349-2575 or email monroeces@purdue.edu by February 10.

When: Monday, February 13, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, Ind.

Speaker: Anne Foley, Ph.D. Food Science, University of Wisconsin

Experienced poultry keeper, exhibitor and breeder, 4H Poultry Club Leader

Registration required and space is limited.

Poultry at Liberty Pastures Farm

The program will include information on:

• the ideal coop

• buying vs. building your own

• new vs. recycled materials

• styles of housing and their pros and cons

• feeders, waterers, and bedding

Program Fee $3

All proceeds go to the Monroe County 4H Poultry Club

This workshop is offered by Purdue University, an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.