Course Information
Raising Small Animals
Raising Small Animals is a very important part of our 5-day Homesteader Week program! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to raise and care for chickens and rabbits for home use.
The subjects of this class include:
- Breed selection
- Housing options
- Predator protection
- Processing meat animals
- and much more!
The 2024 date is:
Tuesday, October 8th 9 am to 4 pm (this date is the second day of our 5-day Homesteader Week program)
Course Location: Near Stafford, Va. Detailed directions are emailed upon enrollment.
Required Equipment: Bag lunch and drinks for yourself, appropriate clothing and wet weather gear for the expected weather, and a pen to take notes. Please bring leather work gloves, sunscreen and bug repellent.
Recommended Equipment: Some seating is available at camp, but please bring a camp chair if you have one.