Ward Lumber, 697 Glen Road, Jay, NY
Presenter: Jay Ward
When: Tuesday, March 10 at 6pm
Where: Ward Lumber in Jay
Topics Covered:
-Choosing a breed
-Feed
-Free Ranging
-Brooding do's and don'ts
-Housing
-Equipment
-Troubleshooting
Presenter: Jay Ward
When: Weds, May 13 at 6:30p
Topics Covered:
-Brooding Chicks
-General Care
-Equipment
-Harvest time
-Troubleshooting
-Choosing a breed
-Feed
-Free Ranging
Presenter: Jay Ward at Asgaard Farm
When: TBD
Where: 74 Asgaard Way AuSable Forks, NY 12912
Topics Covered:
• How to prepare BEFORE harvest day
• Handling to minimize stress and eliminate bruising & breaking
• Humane bleeding using cones
• Scalding using a Featherman thermostatically controlled, propane scalder
• Plucking using Featherman Pro Plucker
• Evisceration using proper techniques
• Packaging using shrink bags to reduce freezer burn
Other topics that will be reviewed are:
• Housing using a chicken tractor on grass
• Feeding & watering equipment
This seminar costs $25/person. Attendees get a fresh chicken to bring home!
You must register ahead of time. Max 12 attendees.
Please pay within 7 days of registration.