Backyard Chickens

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Date: Saturday, March 9 or April 6, 2019

Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: SELCRA GOTHS Building, 10789 Silver Lk Rd., South Lyon


Learn the basics of raising chickens. Focus will include caring for your baby chicks, and to what to do as they grow older and start laying eggs. We will look at waterers, feeding, egg washing, and coops. We’ll also talk about predators and fences. 


Class needs a minimum of 10, maximum of 25.

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