Who’s got questions about raising chickens in your Vancouver backyard? I do! I do!

Sadly I don’t have the space for backyard chickens, I so wish that I did. If you have the space, and want to learn how to do things properly, here’s a place to get some answers!

Here’s the skinny:

” In preparation for a modified bylaw that will allow Vancouver residents to keep backyard birds, we finally have our first urban chicken workshop taking place in Vancouver. Sign up to learn what it takes to responsibly care for chickens on a small scale. Including information on housing, feed, disease control, pest and predator deterrents, and generally how to prepare for the commitment and joys of raising chickens.”

So at 10am on Sunday July 19th get yourself to Strathcona Garden (on the SW corner of Hawks and Prior, just WEST of Strathcona Park). You must also reserve your spot via email at jwnield@ffcf.bc.ca. Entry by donation, $25 recommended.

If you’re new to this whole backyard chicken thing, check out some resources on the Chickens In Vancouver blog to get yourself up to speed.