Sunday, February 23, 2014

Chickens 101 in Bellaire, MI

The first workshop in a series of four begins this coming  Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Bellaire Community Hall in Bellaire, Michigan put on by The Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND) in partnership with the USDA RMA grant. 

Three more workshops to follow as the spring months come upon us!  We hope this is of interest to you and your farm or homestead.

Introduction to Layers 

Raise chickens for eggs! Learn about breed selection, ordering, housing, and recipes for homemade feed. Take home plans and information you need to order your own chicks this spring. 
Tuesday, February 25, 6 to 7:30pm 
Bellaire Community Hall 201 N. Bridge Street, Bellaire 

Introduction to Broilers 

Learn how to grow nutritious and ethical protein. Pepper Bromelmeier and Tom Brown will discuss how to keep birds healthy and safe from predators. 
Tuesday, March 25, 6 to 7:30pm 
Bellaire Community Hall 201 N. Bridge Street, Bellaire 

Raising Layers on Pasture 

Tour Bluestem Farm and learn how to pasture chickens to produce delicious eggs and healthy soils. Housing designs included. 
Tuesday, May 6, 6 to 8pm 
Bluestem Farm 4218 Adams Rd, East Jordan

Raising Broilers on Pasture 

Tour Raven’s Roost Farm and learn how to use managed intensive rotational grazing to produce nutritious chicken. See the chicken tractor in action! Feed plans and housing designs included. 
Saturday, June 28, 1 to 3pm 
Raven’s Roost Farm 2398 Vandermark Rd, Bellaire

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Jeannie Voller
Food & Farming Events Coordinator
Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND)

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