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Stay tuned for more raising backyard chickens workshops in the future
BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is exactly “S.D. COUNTY.” Those who do not meet the requirement will not be able to attend as our waitlist is currently full.
Did you know chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this FREE workshop!
Solana Center's experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home. There are so many benefits of having your own flock, including:
Producing fresh, high-quality eggs
Helping keep food waste out of the landfill
Protecting your garden from pests
Creating natural soil amendments
Having fun! Chickens make great pets with distinct personalities
All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego.
This workshop will cover
Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens
Basic requirements for making a chicken coop
Feeding and care to keep hens healthy and happy
Local and online resources
Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop.
