Chickens 101 ONLINE

River City Chickens presents "Chickens 101", an informative course for urban chicken keepers.

This class is approved by multiple municipalities, including the City of Edmonton, St Albert, Leduc, Grand Prairie, Fort Mac, Airdrie, Calgary and meets the standards of training required for urban hen licence applications in these municipalities. Certificates of attendance will be provided to participants.

The class will be held via Zoom: access to a device with internet connection, video and audio outputs is required. Digital links will be provided via email 1 week, and again 24hrs, before class. Instructors are experienced hen owners, include a veterinarian, and have consulted with many municipalities across Canada in developing urban hen programs.

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?

No! Each participant requires their own ticket, even if in the same family and sharing a computer.

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.

When will I receive the Zoom link?

The Zoom link will be sent by email 1 week before class, with a reminder 24hrs prior to the event. If you have not received the Zoom link within 24hrs of the scheduled class, please contact us.