Keeping Organic Hens | Saturday 18th September

Date: Saturday 18th September Time: 10am - 4pm Location: GROW HQ, Waterford Tutors: Richard Mee & Bruno Dantes Discover the joys of keeping organic hens at home with this practical course, ideal for anyone interested in backyard chickens, raising hens for eggs and learning more about sustainable food production. Over the course of the day, you will learn how to care for hens responsibly, create a healthy and enriching environment, and support their wellbeing through good poultry husbandry. Learn the essentials of keeping hens at home, from housing, feeding and daily care to producing fresh eggs. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to keep backyard hens sustainably, understand where your food comes from and make the most of your home-reared eggs in the kitchen. What You'll Learn & Experience Housing and coop setup Daily and seasonal hen care Feeding and health basics Predator-proofing enclosures Egg handling and using surplus eggs in cooking Key considerations for keeping hens at home What to Expect on the Day Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. In the morning you will head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden where the hens will be waiting. After your GROW HQ lunch you will spend time with Bruno who will show you how to get the most out of your eggs. What's Included Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home.