Right now, Aldermen Lopez (15th ward) and Napolitano (41st ward) are pushing an ordinance to severely limit livestock in your backyards and neighborhood farms. This ordinance, introduced without meaningful community input, hinders the ability of Chicago residents and urban farmers to grow and raise their…
Ever considered how to keep bees, goats, chickens, ducks or quails in your backyard? Join AUA’s winter gathering for free, fun workshops on daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city!…
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is hosting a series of chicken care classes taught by Jennifer Murtoff of Home to Roost LLC at Garfield Park Conservatory this spring, summer and fall. The series goes through the basics of keeping chickens in the city and into the details…
Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, the workshop will cover prevention, basic troubleshooting, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries. Please note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic…
Learn the basics of butchering chickens at home. We’ll walk you through all the steps, from slaughter to dressing out. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the butchering process. Class also includes an overview of chicken care, housing and feeding.…
Offered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, who calls it “the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops.” Registration
This November, Angelic Organics Learning Center is holding three workshops on urban chicken care, two of them taught by Jennifer Murtoff, the Midwest’s only urban chicken consultant. Details below. Basic Backyard Chicken Care – November 8th Chicken Butchery – November 9th Urban Chicken Health Care…