Secrets to Keeping Your Backyard Hens Healthy and Thriving - Part 3

Talking Hens

Learn how to keep your backyard chickens happy and healthy while learning about the diseases, bugs and illnesses that can threaten them.

Winter Series 2025

The Winter Series education events are back on in 2025 in the comfort of the Talking Hens workshop. Come along for a thorough education on the most important areas of keeping backyard chickens happy, healthy and productive.

<h3>Build Confidence in Caring for Your Chickens Year-Round</h3>Your hens’ health is everything—and this final session ties together everything you've learned so far. From nutrition and housing to daily care routines, we’ll focus on what it really takes to keep your backyard flock strong, resilient, and productive throughout the seasons.In this practical, information-packed session, you’ll learn to:<ul><li>Recognise early warning signs of illness and when to seek help</li><li>Identify and manage common poultry problems like mites, lice, worms, and respiratory infections (such as ILT and Infectious Bronchitis)</li><li>Implement preventative care and simple biosecurity measures</li><li>Support your flock’s health with proper nutrition, clean water, and good coop hygiene</li></ul>We’ll show you how to reduce the risk of disease and keep stress low with smart daily and seasonal routines. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this session will help you take a proactive and confident approach to hen health.🎟 Tickets: $29 per person 👧 Children under 16 yrs attend free 📍 Location: Talking Hens, 3590 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks 🕒 Duration: 1 hour 🪑 Seats are limited—book early to secure your spot!

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