Introduction to the basics of living with chickens with an emphasis on the practicalities of costs and commitment required and the rewarding bond that develops between humans and chicken companions. This workshop will furnish information about providing an enriched environment to meet chickens' instinctive interests, needs, and activities and relevant state and local laws that protect chickens and their predators.

Presentations by local experts on chicken history and behavior, veterinary care and zoonoses, animal law, shelter design specific to Minnesota climate, non-lethal predator protection and landscaping for forage. This class is appropriate for those who currently care for chickens or are considering doing so, animal control professionals, shelter staff and veterinary technicians. The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) has approved Continuing Education (CE) credits for veterinary technicians.

To register, contact chickenrunrescue@comcast.net.
Put Class Registration in the subject line of the email.

Mary Britton Clouse
Chicken Run Rescue
Minneapolis, MN
chickenrunrescue@comcast.net
http://www.chickenrunrescue.petfinder.org
http://www.brittonclouse.com/chickenrunrescue/

Mary Britton Clouse is the founding director of Chicken Run Rescue and a member of UPC's Board of Advisors. She is an expert on chicken care and rehabilitation.