Mill Valley Chickens
Mill Valley Chickens provides introductory classes for Bay Area Backyard Chicken enthusiasts
Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, Feb. 5th + 2.00 (Cancelled! Superbowl); Saturday, Feb. 11th *, 2:00 ; Saturday, Feb. 18th 11.00;
Saturday, Feb. 25th 12:00;
Saturday, March 10th *, 12:30. Sunday, March 18th 1.00
Classes typically run 1 1/2 hours. Please contact us to reserve a spot (PayPal + credit cards accepted)
Workshops on Feb 11, and March 10th will be held at GROW Garden Center in Mill Valley
Story Time
Interesting in buying backyard chickens but not certain where to start...?
Classes are typically held Saturday and Sunday and usually run for 1 1/2 hours. Classes are $35 per person or $60 per family (2 adults max). We also can arrange private classes for an additional $20 fee.
Our classes cover everything from:
What type of chickens to get for your own backyard flock?
Will I get eggs if I don't have a rooster?
What's a heritage Chicken?
How long does it take for a chicken to lay an egg
What's the difference between brown eggs and white eggs?
Standard Chickens vs Bantams
How to raise baby chicks
Pitfalls of buying older chickens for your flock
Disease control
Marek's Disease
Feed requirements,
What type of coop for your backyard
Zoning requirements - can I have chickens?
Classes are typically held Saturday and Sunday and usually run for 1 1/2 hours. Classes are $35 per person or $60 per family (2 adults max). We also can arrange private classes for an additional $20 fee.
Our classes cover everything from:
What type of chickens to get for your own backyard flock?
Will I get eggs if I don't have a rooster?
What's a heritage Chicken?
How long does it take for a chicken to lay an egg
What's the difference between brown eggs and white eggs?
Standard Chickens vs Bantams
How to raise baby chicks
Pitfalls of buying older chickens for your flock
Disease control
Marek's Disease
Feed requirements,
What type of coop for your backyard
Zoning requirements - can I have chickens?
'Debbie' Barred Rock
