Backyard Chickens 101

Please join us for the first interactive speaking event of it’s kind at Benken – Backyard Chickens 101!

During this event, Benken owners Lindsay & Andy Farfsing, will talk you through some of the basics that you’ll need to know in order to get started raising chickens in your own yard!

• Deciding to raise chickens and considering different breeds
• Building/buying a hen house, coup, and brooder
• Buying and caring for your new chicks
• Transitioning your chicks to the hen house – Wow, they grow fast!
• Keeping your chickens happy, healthy, safe, and ready to lay eggs