Raise The Coop: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping

Dive into the world of backyard chickens with our expert, Mark Gostkiewicz! In this workshop, you'll learn all about  backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends. 

 In this class you'll learn about:

• Choosing the right number and breed of chickens for your backyard
• Where to source chicks and adult hens
• Raising chicks into healthy layers
• How to select the perfect coop and run for your flock
• Efficient ways to feed and water your chickens
• Tips for designing a coop that suits your chickens' needs
• How to involve your family in the care of your chickens
• Pros and cons of various coop and fencing options

With the right knowledge, raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. So come join us, and learn how to start your own feathery, clucking, egg-laying community today.

Mark Gostkiewicz is the owner of Tri Gable Lea Farm. Mark's passion for sustainable farming began with his first job at the certified organic Highland Thistle Farm in Canterbury, CT, where he learned about holistic management and sustainable practices. He later worked at Hart's Greenhouses, where he was inspired by the successful farm business run by Dave and Joyce Hart.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Charles H. and Ella Emery Rutledge Fund. For more information about this program, please email Rebecca at rrandall@biblio.org or call the reference desk at 203-262-0626 ext 2.