HOW TO KEEP YOUR HENS HAPPY IN WINTER!
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alking Hens is holding a 3-part winter series of presentations on keeping your backyard hens safe and healthy over winter. Each presentation will take place at the Talking Hens farm in Merricks (unless COVID restrictions apply). Many people either own hens or know someone who does. Owning hens not only brings fresh eggs but hens make surprisingly good pets. The most common feedback that staff at Talking Hens receive is how families are surprised at how much they love their new pets. As the seasons change each year, they bring with them different challenges for backyard chicken keepers. In the 3-part winter series - Talking Hens will explain the key issues to overcome in winter and how to enable your backyard flock to thrive in spite of them. On Sunday the 13th June, Talking Hens held their first ever Facebook LIVE Event due to COVID restrictions. Jason covered all of the information in the first part of the 3-part series “Keeping Hens Safe and Warm in Winter”. He talked about how to keep hens safe from predators, how to create a warm, dry and comfortable chicken coop and run for them, reducing cold drafts, improving ventilation and an assessment of the pros and cons of different bedding and nesting options.
The Event can now be viewed on the Talking Hens Facebook page. For notes on the presentation, you can simply email us for a copy of the PDF. The next two presentations are: Part 2 - Managing Behavioural Issues, Sunday 11 July 2021 at 2pm. Understanding the “pecking order” with hens, how to safely introduce new hens to an existing flock and correcting negative behavioural issues. Part 3 - Overcoming Illness Within the Flock! Sunday 15 Aug 2021 at 2pm. What to do when hens are showing signs of poor health, common viruses that may affect your hens and the signs to watch-out for, plus simple steps to keeping your flock in good condition over winter. Visit the Talking Hens Facebook page to book into Part 2 and 3 or watch the video of Part 1. If you have any further questions please call Jason on 0406 691 231.
Looking for backyard hens but unsure where to start?
Talking Hens is a family business that loves backyard chickens! We like them so much that we specialise in supplying only the friendliest, best-laying hens along with the best quality products to keep them happy and healthy. There’s nothing like the friendship, entertainment and nutrition that you receive from our laying hens - a pleasure to be shared!
Visit our Website to learn more and download our FREE, Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Chickens at:
www.TalkingHens.com.au
Open Thursday to Monday 10am till 4pm (Closed Tue & Wed). 3590 Frankston-Flinders Rd Merricks. For enquiries 0406 691 231 www.facebook.com/TalkingHens July 2021
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