Backyard Chickens Workshop This Saturday

Did you know chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this FREE workshop!

Solana Center’s experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home.

There are many benefits of having your own flock, including:

• Producing fresh, high-quality eggs

• Helping keep food waste out of the landfill

• Protecting your garden from pests 

• Creating natural soil amendments

• Having fun! Chickens make great pets with distinct personalities

All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego. Guests must pre-register to attend. Register here.

In this workshop, we will cover:

• Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens

• Basic requirements for making a chicken coop

• Feeding and care to keep hens healthy and happy, and

• Local and online resources

Workshop will take place at Spring Valley Library—836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10:00AM -12:00 noon.

Please contact us with any questions:

Phone: (760) 436-7986  ext. 700 Email: info@solanacenter.org 

This workshop is made possible with generous funding from the County of San Diego. Thanks to our host, San Diego County Library.

Carlos Rico | 50 Free Things in SD County |San Diego Union-Tribune

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