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The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens for Food, Fun and Friendship

A presentation on "The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens for Food, Fun and Friendship" will be given by Dr. Mark Bridgen, a Professor at Cornell University, on Saturday, June 23, at noon.


Dr. Bridgen has been raising chickens for more than 25 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, where to get your baby chicks and chickens and what to do with them when they arrive, the options for hen houses, and much more.

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