Courses

An Introduction to the Joys of Keeping Chickens Hosted by Hilary Gaskin

The courses take place under cover in a friendly atmosphere that will allow discussion and questions whilst gaining confidence in handling and enjoying Chickens. Other dates and times by arrangement. More Info & Booking

Keeping Chickens For Beginners Hosted by Margaret Manchester

Keeping chickens is a very popular and enjoyable hobby, with the added bonus of lovely fresh eggs! This course is designed to give beginners the knowledge and confidence they need to know about keeping chickens. There is hands-on experience of handling and inspecting chickens, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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Hens For Everyone Hosted by Claire & Steve Peach

Come along and 'Hug a Hen' at our new Hens HQ. Learn everything you need o know to have your hens at home lots of hands on experience with a variety of hens and houses. Followed up with tea and cake! You will also take home a 'Chooky Bag' full of course notes, free samples and vouchers. More Info & Booking

Keeping Chickens As Pets (Beginners) Hosted by Lisanne McEvoy

All you need to know about keeping chickens but were too afraid to ask!  This is a fun, informal 3 hour course packed with advice aimed at those just starting out, considering taking the plunge or just interested.  You will get to meet our hens, see the Classic Eglu AND Eglu Cube and learn how to care for chickens.  This is all done in a normal garden in a modern estate in north Manchester, so book your place to see how you can make chicken keeping work in your own home.

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An Introduction to the Joys of Keeping Chickens Hosted by Hilary Gaskin

The courses take place under cover in a friendly atmosphere that will allow discussion and questions whilst gaining confidence in handling and enjoying Chickens. Other dates and times by arrangement. More Info & Booking

Family Feathers and Fun! Hosted by Sara Ward

An afternoon for the whole family in the garden at Hen Corner… You will be welcomed with home made refreshments and introduced to the joys of keeping chickens!

Price: £45.00 per adult (includes up to two children per adult)

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Keeping Chickens For Beginners Hosted by Margaret Manchester

Keeping chickens is a very popular and enjoyable hobby, with the added bonus of lovely fresh eggs! This course is designed to give beginners the knowledge and confidence they need to know about keeping chickens. There is hands-on experience of handling and inspecting chickens, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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Urban Hens - Keeping Chickens in London Hosted by Sara Ward

A summer’s evening in the kitchen garden… You will be welcomed with home made refreshments and introduced to the joys of keeping chickens!

We’ve been keeping hens, pure breeds, hybrids and bantams, here in London, since 2007 and currently have Pure Breed hens in an Eglu Cube (mark 1), Hybrid hens in the new Eglu Cube and Bantams in an Eglu Classic...

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Bees for Children (and their grown ups!) Hosted by Sara Ward

Sara, a member of the Ealing & District Bee Keeping Association, the London Bee Keepers Association and the British Bee Keeping Association, invites you to come and meet the honey bees her urban back garden...

Please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult and a ticket is needed for each individual attending.

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Keeping Chickens As Pets (Beginners) Hosted by Lisanne McEvoy

All you need to know about keeping chickens but were too afraid to ask!  This is a fun, informal 3 hour course packed with advice aimed at those just starting out, considering taking the plunge or just interested.  You will get to meet our hens, see the Classic Eglu AND Eglu Cube and learn how to care for chickens.  This is all done in a normal garden in a modern estate in north Manchester, so book your place to see how you can make chicken keeping work in your own home.

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