Backyard Fowl Basics Class

Cost: $35/person

This is an in-person class located at our home in Richfield, MN and will cover backyard fowl basics for both chickens and ducks. We personally have a mixed flock, and care and considerations for these two types of animals is similar; however, there are some fundamental differences in both setup and ongoing care and security.

This class satisfies requirements for permit applications in Minneapolis and many metro suburbs.

Next Class is May 31st, 2025

This class will cover the following topics:

  • Biosecurity & Basic Safety Protocols

  • Chicken/Duck Breeds and Flock Dynamics

  • Fowl Anatomy, Injuries, and Illnesses

  • Coop Construction and Requirements

  • Predator-Proofing and Mitigation Tactics

  • Start-up and Ongoing Costs

  • Application Processes, Inspections, and Fees

  • Summer & Winter Preparations/Considerations

  • Enrichment Activities & Long-Term Care

  • All Things Egg-Related

  • Finding Resources & Community Engagement

We enjoy hosting this class in-person for two reasons:

1) We believe that hands-on experience in the learning process is both vital and enriching which both make for better long-term outcomes.

2) Good biosecurity practices are extremely important for the safety and security of your flock (and others’), and the basics we will set out for you during your visit with lay a good foundation for your own protocols at home.

Biosecurity: All attendees are required to have clean shoes or shoe coverings. Options include:

  • Indoor shoes that are free of dirt/visible debris

  • Outdoor shoes that have been cleaned and sanitized

  • Clean shoe/boot covers*

*We will have a few extra of these on hand for anyone that needs them.

If you are looking for a virtual class option, check out EggPlant Supply