Raising Backyard Poultry
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| Doris and Catherine Clearwater at nearby Jones Farm in Cornwall, NY. #2-Chickens at neighboring Jones Farm in Cornwall. Photos by Marian Goldin. |
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| Learn how to raise chickens in your own backyard at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Saturday, January 12 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. |
On Saturday, January 12 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be presenting an Introductory Course on raising poultry in your own backyard. Join Audrey Reith of the Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn the basics of keeping your own backyard flock of chickens at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. “Eggs come in many colors, depending on the breed of chicken”, remarked Environmental Educator Judy Onufer. “However, the insides of the egg are all the same! Besides being fun and entertaining there is nothing fresher than an egg right from the hen!” Chickens also help control ticks and produce fertilizer for your garden.
This three-hour program will provide information including: Coop requirements, chicken breeds and how to obtain chicks, feeding and general care, local and state regulations. This course requires pre-paid registration and is recommended for adults and children ages 7 and up. Admission: $25 for adults, $12 for children 7-16. Museum Members: $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-16.
For information and pre-paid registration for either program, call (845) 534-5506, ext 204 or register on-line at www.hhnaturemuseum.org .
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