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Keeping Organic Hens | Saturday 18th September

€95.00
Description

Date: Saturday 18th September
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford
Tutors: Richard Mee & Bruno Dantes

Discover the joys of keeping organic hens at home with this practical course, ideal for anyone interested in backyard chickens, raising hens for eggs and learning more about sustainable food production. Over the course of the day, you will learn how to care for hens responsibly, create a healthy and enriching environment, and support their wellbeing through good poultry husbandry.

Learn the essentials of keeping hens at home, from housing, feeding and daily care to producing fresh eggs. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to keep backyard hens sustainably, understand where your food comes from and make the most of your home-reared eggs in the kitchen. 

What You'll Learn & Experience

  • Housing and coop setup
  • Daily and seasonal hen care
  • Feeding and health basics
  • Predator-proofing enclosures
  • Egg handling and using surplus eggs in cooking
  • Key considerations for keeping hens at home

What to Expect on the Day

Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. In the morning you will head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden where the hens will be waiting. After your GROW HQ lunch you will spend time with Bruno who will show you how to get the most out of your eggs. 

What's Included

Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home.
You'll Learn

Housing and coop setup
Daily and seasonal hen care
Feeding and health basics
Predator-proofing
Egg handling and using surplus eggs in cooking
Key considerations for keeping hens at home
About Your Tutors

Richard:
Richard has been growing since the age of three, learning alongside his dad and building over 40 years of growing expertise ever since. With degrees in Horticulture and Organic Farming, he’s grown crops across the UK, Ireland, Central America and Africa. As our Head Grower, Richard brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep passion for organic growing, from nurturing food for his family to producing crops commercially in his polytunnel. For Richard, growing isn’t just what he does – it’s who he is!

Bruno:
Spanish-born chef Bruno brings over 20 years of international culinary experience and a passion for Mediterranean cuisine. Specialising in flavourful, seasonal dishes, he believes the best food starts with fresh, locally sourced and organic ingredients. As our Head Chef at GROW HQ, Bruno combines culinary creativity with a commitment to sustainability, celebrating homegrown produce and turning it into delicious food that inspires.
About GROW HQ

Opened in 2016, GROW HQ is the multi-award winning home of GIY. It includes a 50-seat plot-to-plate cafe, organic urban farm and shop, and education centre for growing and cooking. Conveniently located on the Dunmore Road opposite Ardkeen.
Important Information

How to Book:

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Cancellation Policy:
We operate a 14 day cancellation policy. If you cancel your booking at least 14 days prior to the event you will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the date will not be refunded.

Allergies:
Please advise us of any dietary requirements and allergens when booking (email:hello@growhq.org) as we are unable to change the menu on the day.
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