Learn How To Keep Hens At Home On Our One Day Course at GROW HQ
Are you ready to live a more sustainable life and start a feathered adventure in your own back garden? If so, this one day ‘Keeping Hens at Home’ course by GIY will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful and confident chicken keeper.
Our upcoming Hen Keeping course at GROW HQ, led by our very own garden guru, Richard Mee, is your gateway to nurturing happy hens at home. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned poultry enthusiast, this course offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to ensure your feathered friends thrive under your care.
What’s covered on the day:
Choosing the Right Bird: When it comes to keeping hens, selecting the perfect feathered friends for your flock is essential. In this course, we’ll cover poultry breeds, exploring their unique characteristics and age considerations. Richard will guide you in choosing the ideal chickens tailored to your preferences and space.
Feeding your Flock: Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of chicken care. Our expert will teach you how to provide your hens with the right feed and create balanced diets that keep them healthy and happy. You’ll gain a deep understanding of their dietary needs and learn to promote their overall well-being through nutrition.
Housing and Ranging Systems: Creating a safe, comfortable, and functional living space for your hens is crucial. You’ll explore various housing options, from simple coop designs to advanced systems. Richard’s insights will help you customize your setup to suit your available space and preferences. Additionally, you’ll learn how to establish a secure ranging system, allowing your chickens to engage in natural behaviors.
Poultry Health and Common Problems: Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This course equips you with the knowledge to understand poultry health and identify common issues that may arise. Richard will guide you on recognizing and addressing these challenges, ensuring your hens stay in peak condition.
Meat Production: If you’re interested in raising chickens not only for eggs but also for meat, this course has you covered. Richard will share best practices for raising meat birds, offering valuable insights into the process.
About Our Head Grower, Richard Mee: Meet the man with over 40 years of growing experience—Richard Mee. Richard’s journey began at the tender age of 3, learning alongside his dad. He holds a BSc in Horticulture from Reading University and an MSc in Organic Farming from the Scottish Agricultural College. With growing experience spanning the globe, from Central America to Africa, Richard is a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Join us on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, for this Hen Keeping course at GROW HQ, the home of our TV series Grow Cook Eat.
Also included in the day is a delectable plot-to-plate mezze lunch prepared by head chef, JB Dubois, overlooking the HQ Gardens. You’ll also enjoy coffee, tea, scones on arrival, and a seasonal home made cordial for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Places are limited; book your spot here