WELCOME
If you have been wondering how to jump onboard the chicken keeping in the city bandwagon, then you've come to the right place. Now is an absolutely great time to jumpstart the planning of your backyard flock. In this course, you will learn the basics and so much more! This course meets the city requirements as defined by the city of Minneapolis' Urban Agriculture bill.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
If you have an interest in raising your own chickens for the freshest eggs on the planet plus fluffy cuddles, this class is for you! It's also for individuals and families who are looking to add pets with dual purposes to their households, and us urban farming types who need that never-ending supply of "free" garden bed nutrients.
TOPICS WE'LL COVER:
Choosing the right breed
How to raise a chicken from a hatchling
All things chicken coops
How many chickens you want VS how many you need
Chicken-Proofing EVERYTHING
Chicken Health & Wellness
And a host of other poultry-related topics
HOW OFTEN ARE THESE CLASSES OFFERED?
This class is offered on Saturday mornings and afternoons from January through mid August 2023. Let me know if you would like to make arrangements for a different time or date.
THE INSTRUCTOR
I do my best to enjoy a simplistic and sustainable lifestyle, and backyard chickens are a big part of this for myself and my family. Our fluffy "girls" aka pets with a purpose! Are not only super useful to have around the garden, but they are the best cuddle buddies. Heard of lap dogs? Well, nothing beats a lap-bird! (it's a thing). Backyard poultry are hilarious to watch. They have fascinating personalities, pridefulness in spades, and then some! Having them in my life has been a full hands-on experience in patience, love, and understanding. I look forward to sharing my knowledge of this journey with you.
CLASS DETAILS:
This is a 1 ½ hour introductory class for chicken keeping in the city of Minneapolis. During our time together you can expect to receive an overview of the local governing, physical, and financial requirements attached to raising poultry in the city. Poultry education classes are taught by Quantina Beck-Jones with input from her two chicken wrangling assistants. The Cost to attend is $25.00 which covers one adult per household. [This is the person licensing the animal(s) with the city of Minneapolis]
Class sizes are limited to 5 participants per session.
To sign up, select a date from our calendar below that aligns with your weekend schedule. We can accommodate up to 5 participants per session. Please email us no less than 12 hours ahead of the start of your session if you know you will miss part or all of a class. We will not issue refunds for missed classes. When proper notice has been given [12/hr minimum], we will work with you to reschedule your session.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
We require the full name and address of participants who intend to use the class to fulfill the fowl permit licensing for the city of Minneapolis. A physical certificate will be mailed to you. If you or your organization are looking to book for a large group email us or call us at (612) 367-6085 so we can better accommodate your needs with one invoice, or alternatively complete the below form with payment info for each participating individual.
A Certificate of Completion will be mailed via USPS within 3 - 5 business days to each head of household or paying participant.
OUR COVID-19 DISTANCE LEARNING STATEMENT
Due to the public health implications and governing restrictions limiting social interaction and the size of gatherings, we have moved toward contactless programming for our Poultry Education.#wehavegonevirtual