Courses -
BASIC CHICKEN KEEPING:
Host: Hilary Gaskin
Dates available to book:
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Saturday 4th April
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Saturday 18th April
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Saturday 2nd May
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Saturday 16th May
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Saturday 30th May
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Saturday 13th June
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Saturday 27th June
Alternative course dates for 2 or more people can be arranged by request
- please call or email to make an enquiry
All courses run from 14:00 16:00 hrs
Location: Lavender Cottage, Winchester Road,Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1BW
Minimum class size: 2, Maximum class size: 6
Audience: New owners or those thinking about keeping chickens
Cost: £40 per person, booking by email, payment by PayPal in advance.
To check availability or register your interest, please email hilarygaskin@gmail.com
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- The course will take place in my garden under cover (bring a jumper, it may be chilly)
- Tea, coffee and homemade cake will be included in the cost
- At the end of the course, there is an optional visit to my Hen Hotel (3 mins drive away)
you will be able to see a variety of different breeds (it isn't muddy at either location)
- There is wheelchair access to the course
- The course is not dog friendly
- Accompanied children must be over 12 years
The course will cover:
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Your current situation, space needed etc.
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Choosing housing - viewing a plastic 'Omlet Go-Up' and wooden housing
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Foxes and other predators
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Choosing chickens - different breeds
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Feeling comfortable handling chickens and transportation
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Care of poultry, housing and run - daily, monthly weekly and yearly
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Settling in new chickens
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Feeding, watering, equipment and treats
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Behaviour - pecking order, broodiness and eggs
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Health - moulting, common diseases and parasites
There will be notes available and plenty of opportunities to ask me questions and discuss other areas of interest.
To book - please enquire about availability by email or phone 07768 664510
