So, you’ve been thinking about raising chickens, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have a flock but want to learn more about organic nutrition or chicken swings...look no further!
Join experts Bruce Benedict of Benedict's Home and Garden and Mackenzie Chauncey of Kent Nutrition Group, to learn everything you want to know about starting and raising your own backyard flock. Bruce will walk you step-by-step through choosing the best coop, breeds and feeders for you to keep your flock happy and healthy. Mackenzie will guide you through feeding your birds from baby chicks to laying hens and all their nutritional needs along the way.
See the gear you’ll need, learn about costs, get all your questions answered, and see how Wakeman Town Farm is raising our new set of chicks!
Presenters Bios:
Bruce Benedict is a Monroe, CT-based third-generation farmer and the General Manager of the family business, Benedict's Home & Garden, for over 30 years. Bruce studied Agriculture and History at UConn; he is active in the Fairfield County Farm Bureau and the Trumbull Agri- Sciences Advisory Committee.
Mackenzie Chauncey is Territory Sales Manager, Kent Nutrition Group
This Zoom event is suitable for all ages.