Home chicken husbandry is making a global resurgence as people see the benefit of better, cheaper eggs, greater soil fertility and yes, even the companionship which comes from the having these vivacious ladies around the garden. Learn how to get started, caring for chickens and how to integrate them into highly productive backyard food systems for mutual benefits for your chickens and plants. Topics include housing, good chook health, what to feed, the social life of chooks, and how to avoid odours while building great soil.

Facilitated by VEG's Kim Glasgow in her own amazing permaculture garden featuring both chooks and ducks.

Price: $30 / Concession $25 includes handout and refreshments

Location: Heathmont (5 min walk from Heathmont Station) - exact address will be emailed through when you register