Courses

The Basics of Beekeeping - Evening Beekeeping Course - 30th September 2016 Hosted by Kerry Weller

An evening talk from 7pm to 10pm, discussing Beekeeping today, what you need to know if you are just thinking about keeping bees; the apiary set up, equipment needed, hive management and honey. More Info & Booking

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

Beginners' guide to keeping hens in the garden Hosted by Kate Hill

This is a short, introductory course, aimed at people thinking about keeping hens or those who have just got their first hens. I cover basic chicken care, health and wellbeing, the pros and cons of having chickens in your garden, and how keeping hens can be fitted in around a busy schedule. During the 2 hour session you will have the opportunity to handle some of our hens, have a look at an Eglu and a Cube and see how they work, and ask lots of questions over tea/coffee and cake. More Info & Booking

Beginning Your Beekeeping - Weekend Beekeeping Course - 15th & 16th October 2016 Hosted by Kerry Weller

A 2 day weekend course, more intensive than our evening course to get you started, explaining more about the honey bee, helping you choose your hive and equipment, how and where to set up your apiary, the bees management and pests and diseases. Not forgetting when and how to extract that lovely honey. More Info & Booking

Hen Party For Beginners Hosted by Lisanne McEvoy

All you need to know about keeping chickens but were too afraid to ask!  This is a fun, informal 2 and a half 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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Hen Party for beginners Hosted by Marie Doherty

The course gives an introduction to keeping chickens and is suitable for beginners . It covers all you need to know to get started with your own chickens and an insight to the delights of these gorgeous creatures and the fun they bring to your family . It is held in my garden, so bring your raincoat and wellies just in case. I also offer exclusive family courses by arrangement. My flock include Sussex, Marans, Orpingtons, legbars and mixed hybrids.

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Introduction to Chicken Keeping Hosted by Cheryl Arvidson

This is an introductory session for people who are thinking about keeping chickens. It is divided between theoretical and practical learning, including a look at the different breeds and housing we have and the chance to handle our birds.

A second adult from the same family is £30 and children (5 to 16) are £5, both BY ARRANGEMENT. Payment for these places can be made on the day.

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Family Feathers and Fun! Hosted by Sara Ward

An afternoon for all the family in the garden at Hen Corner…

You will be welcomed with a warm drink and introduced to the joys of keeping chickens!

We’ve been keeping chickens, here in London, since 2007 and currently have ten big hens in an Eglu Cube and four bantams in an Eglu Go.

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

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Hen Party for Beginners Hosted by Sharon Eversfield

Learn how to look after chickens including the day to day maintenance, feeding, health checks and how to handle your chickens. More Info & Booking

Hen Party for Beginners - Morning Hosted by Annette Adaway

This course is suitable for beginners who just want to see a different passionate chicken keeper in action! (I know that chickens are addictive!) Refreshments, and nibbles are supplied. During the workshop you will feel foods, chickens, bedding, see poop, and see what chickens do, smell like (they don't smell, it's a fable they smell horrible!)  So if you know nothing about chickens and want to keep chickens! Pop along and see me! Chickens are a wonderful addition to family life. 

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