[Vision2020] backyard chickens

[lfalen]

This sounds like a good program and I applaud you for putting it on. Too bad that it is restricted to Coop members. I might disagree some with the herbal treatment section, but thats ok. It is just that I hope conventional methods are also covered.
Roger
Livestock Nutritionist
-----Original message-----
From: "Bill London" london at moscow.com
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:33:41 -0700
To: vision2020 at secure.fsr.com
Subject: [Vision2020] backyard chickens

> 
> The Moscow Food Co-op offers an Essential Wellness Classes in April 
> titled Backyard Chickens 101 taught by K. Sequoia Ladd, a permaculture 
> practitioner and herbalist. The class will be held from 10 a.m. - 12 
> p.m., Sunday, March 28. /This class is free and, due to limited space, 
> is for Co-op members only. /Sign up by emailing outreach at moscowfood.coop.
> 
> *Topics covered will include:*
> . Coops (shelter) and fencing
> . Feed, including making your own
> . Space requirements
> . Health, including herbs that treat specific diseases
> . Moscow ordinance on chickens and other backyard fowl (recently updated)
> . Weather (when it is 8° outside or 103° in the shade)
> . Breeds that do well in our region
> . Pros and cons of raising chickens
> 
> The Co-op is located at 121 East Fifth Street in downtown Moscow.
> 
>