Comments on: Backyard Chicken Keeping 27 & 28 May 2023

By: admin

admin — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:17:44 +0000

Thank you Dean! What a generous review. We totally loved having you join us on our inaugural course, what a fun day that was 🙂 Look forward to you joining us again some day. And thank you for taking such fabulous care of your Schoolhouse Farm flock too – we know they are contented chooks in your care 🙂

By: admin

admin — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:11:40 +0000

In reply to Sue Cechet.

Thanks Sue! We’ve loved having you in the courses. And most certainly we are very happy that you have a range of Schoolhouse Farm hens in your ‘back-yard’ too – we know ‘our’ girls are living their best life with you 🙂

By: admin

admin — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:07:31 +0000

In reply to Jess. Thanks for your generous feedback Jess! So glad the day was such a success for you; it was great to have you join us! We look forward to supporting you and family on your chicken journey!

By: Jess

Jess — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:23:09 +0000

I attended the day 1 chicken course. I had no previous chicken experience and the course completely lived up to my expectations! I walked away with all knowledge I needed to house, feed, and keep chickens happy and healthy. I also walked away with a smile ( great day with like minded people) and a full stomach (Deb and Cheryl put on the most amazing morning tea and lunch)!
They were the most amazing hosts, generous with their hospitality and knowledge. No questions was left unanswered.

I highly recommend for anyone who wants to know more about keeping chickens!

By: Sue Cechet

Sue Cechet — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:09:28 +0000

I have attended both Day One and Day Two of the Backyard Chicken Keeping Course and thoroughly recommend both days. Deb, Cheryl and Steve provide a warm, relaxed and friendly learning environment where no question is too simple or complicated. The hands on component is particularly useful and informative. I have also purchased all my lovely chickens from Deb and Steve and happily received chickens that have obviously been well looked after as well as lots of additional helpful advice. I would feel very comfortable contacting them for chicken related advice into the future. If you are interested in chicken keeping and purchase I highly recommend School House Farm.

By: Dean Batten

Dean Batten — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:57:53 +0000

I attended Deb and Cheryl’s inaugural Chicken Course in June, and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my day there. Deb and Cheryl were both welcoming, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of keeping and caring for chooks. The attendees ranged from people thinking of getting chickens to those who have kept a flock for years. I hadn’t anticipated the lovely dynamic that would naturally develop among a group of people assembled to learn more about these quirky, personality-packed little birds. Deb and Cheryl led informative presentations on a variety of subjects, but there were also practical small group activities that fostered a lively exchange among the attendants. Topics of instruction included chook friendly coop construction and maintenance, safety of the flock, chicken health and nutrition, and chicken breeds and breeding, to name a few. I have been keeping chickens for about 5 years and was surprised by how much was completely new to me and how many basic errors I had been making. I have already put many of the things I learned into practice and my flock has never looked healthier or happier. I can’t wait to sign up for the Level II course Deb and Cheryl hinted at offering in the future and look forward to another day well spent at School House Farm.

Ps: A special shout out to Chef Steve who stealthily provided tasty fare for morning tea and lunch. Delish.