Winter Care of Backyard Poultry, September 26,2019

Two Chickens

We are offering this program twice on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The times to choose from are morning 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. or evening 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

In this free program prospective and beginning, small-scale meat and egg producers will gain a general understanding of what it takes to have poultry.
This program will be lead by Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension & Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist.

 

Topics will include poultry breeds, housing, health, and nutrition.

Also, there will be a demonstration of various waterers and lighting options along with ideas for your do-it-yourself poultry equipment.

An optional coursebook “Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens”, can be ordered for $20 before the meeting.

You can sign up for this free program here