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This is a workshop to learn how to keep backyard chickens in North Sydney.

Keeping backyard chickens in North Sydney can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. They can help reduce your household food waste, help manage bugs, and produce a steady harvest of fresh eggs. This friendly course with The Coal Loader Chicken Volunteers is designed to help you get started.

Learn how to:

  • Adhere to the local regulations
  • Choose appropriate breeds
  • Provide adequate space and structures
  • Feed and water
  • Maintain cleanliness
  • Monitor health

What to bring: BYO water bottle, weather protection, a notepad and pen, and wear enclosed shoes that you don't mind getting a little muddy.

Cost: FREE however only book if you can make it. Our lovely volunteers give up their own time to lead these tours so please do feel free to give them a round of applause at the end!