Living Sustainably in the Suburbs: Backyard Chicken Coop

6:30 PM, Hills Branch Library, 210 Washington St.

The surging interest in local and organic foods has contributed to the trend of chicken coops in suburban backyards. Hens are mostly friendly and easy to care for, they can be surprisingly beautiful, and what other pet actually produces breakfast? If you’re ready to bring some farm yard into your backyard, come hear Kristin Taft share her experience and tips for successfully keeping laying hens.