Chickens 101 online

River City Chickens presents "Chickens 101", an informative course for urban chicken keepers. Established in 2007, River City Chickens has worked with several municipalities to develop their urban hen programs. The class is taught by experienced instructors, including a veterinarian, and is approved by municipalities including Edmonton, St Albert, Leduc, Airdrie, Grande Prairie, Innisfail, Legal, Coalhurst, Fort McMurray and Kamloops for application for a backyard hen-keeping permit.

This class will be held via Zoom, access to a device with internet connection, video and audio outputs is required. Digital links will be provided 1 week before class and resent 23hrs before class.

Topics include:

- Municipal, provincial and federal regulations

- Coop design and requirements

- Feeding and General care

- Winter needs and concerns

- Breed selection, buying hens, and flock introductions

- Predator and vermin prevention

- Waste management

- Disease recognition and control

- End of Life Options

- Biosecurity

FAQs:

Can my family share one ticket?

Just like for our "in person" class, each participant requires their own ticket. The ticket price is not per couple/family, even if you will be sharing a computer.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All attendees require their own ticket. Children must be over the age of 10 and able to remain focused for the duration of the session without interruptions.

What's the refund policy?

No refunds are available.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

The name on the ticket must match that of the attendee in order to receive a certificate of participation, which is required for applying for an urban hen license from the City of Edmonton. If somebody else purchased a ticket on your behalf, please contact us to make arrangements for your certificate.