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Raising Backyard Chickens Workshop

  • San Diego County Library – Crest Branch 105 Juanita Lane El Cajon, CA, 92021 United States (map)

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.

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.” All others must select the waitlist option.


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