Stop guessing with your chickens

If you’re thinking about getting chickens, or already have them and keep wondering whether you’re doing things right, this workshop is for you.

Feathered Fundamentals is an in-person beginner chicken-keeping workshop in Nova Scotia. We cover the things I think every new keeper should know before bringing chickens home, along with quite a few things many of us only learn after something has already gone wrong.

The goal isn’t to memorize every possible chicken problem. It’s to understand your birds well enough to make good decisions, notice when something isn’t right, and know where to look when you need more information.

If you’d rather listen than read about the workshops, here you go.

Fair warning, my chickens steal the show a little.

Please note: The video mentions a maximum of 12 attendees. Workshops are now limited to 8 people for a smaller, more personal experience.

Who This Workshop Is For

Feathered Fundamentals is a good fit if you’re:

• Thinking about getting chickens but aren’t sure where to begin.
• Preparing to bring home chicks or your first adult birds.
• Still fairly new to chicken keeping and piecing everything together as you go.
• Tired of finding five different answers every time you look something up.
• Looking for practical information that applies to keeping chickens here in Nova Scotia.

You don’t need to own chickens yet, and you definitely don’t need to arrive already knowing what you’re doing. That’s what the workshop is for.

What Past Workshop Attendees Are Saying

You don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s what people who have attended Feathered Fundamentals have said about the experience.

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   Ryan Barton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Krystal is a great instructor, very friendly and approachable. Her organization and information is impressive
  
 
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   Ashlyne Bigg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome class! The information is priceless! Very inclusive environment and great for beginners through to well seasoned chicken keepers! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Felicia Mercer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We moved to the local area and got chickens pretty quickly. Even though I had done a lot of researching and had already been keeping chickens a good while I learned so much! It was also beyond beneficial to have genuine local information on climate considerations, predators, suppliers, vets, community, etc.
What you receive both in knowledge and thus confidence, the guidebook and materials, and also time spent with others doing the same thing, it really is an investment that gives you a lot more in return!
Highly Recommend Feathered Fundamentals
  
 
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   Melanie Norris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative and helpful, this was a wonderful workshop to attend! Definitely recommend this if you are new to keeping chickens
  
 
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   W Edwards 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended! Lots of great information from a very knowledgeable person. Krystal is friendly, experienced and presents the class so even newbies can follow, inviting questions at any time as well as great conversations. Very pleased I attended.
  
 
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   Christie Chaplin-Saunders 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great opportunity to learn from a knowledgeable,  committed and generous leader.  Krystal's preparation and guidebook are amazing.  This course provides exceptional value, not only to those of us who participated, but also to the broader community, since we are better prepared to avoid mistakes, keep our birds healthy and help others do the same.
  
 
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   Amanda McNeil 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The workshop was awesome! The workbook is extensive, a great resource. But even more, Krystal's deep knowledge of chicken keeping and her willingness to share the her knowledge of the local chicken community, where to get everything from chicks, to supplies, and chicken care, really gave me a lot of confidence that I have the ability and resources now to care for my new flock.
  
 
  
  
 
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What to Expect

Feathered Fundamentals is a relaxed, practical workshop with plenty of room for questions, conversation, and the occasional chicken story.

A Detailed Guidebook to Take Home

You’ll receive a guidebook of more than 100 pages covering the workshop material, along with additional information you can refer back to later. There is no need to spend the day frantically taking notes.

A Small Group

Each workshop is limited to eight people. That gives everyone a chance to ask questions and makes the day feel more like a conversation than a lecture.

A Comfortable Place to Learn

You won’t be quizzed, put on the spot, or expected to know the basics already. Questions are encouraged, including the ones you’re worried might be silly.

Support After the Workshop

Attendees are invited to a private Facebook group where you can ask follow-up questions, share updates, and continue learning as you put everything into practice at home.

What You’ll Learn

We cover the full journey from planning your first flock to caring for adult chickens. The goal is not to memorize a collection of disconnected facts. It’s to understand how the different parts of chicken keeping fit together.

Getting Started With Chickens

Choosing birds that suit your space and plans, deciding where to get them, and preparing before they arrive.

Raising and Understanding Your Flock

What to expect as chicks grow, how chickens communicate, and what their behavior can tell you about what is happening in the flock.

Housing and Setup

Planning or choosing a coop, creating a safe and comfortable environment, and avoiding common setup problems.

Health and Common Issues

Recognizing what is normal, noticing early signs that something may be wrong, and knowing when a problem needs more help than you can provide at home.

Real-life Flock Management

Introducing new birds, managing flock dynamics, building useful biosecurity habits, and handling the ordinary situations that come with keeping chickens.

View the Complete Workshop Curriculum

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Need Help With the Flock You Already Have?

Sometimes you don’t need an entire workshop. You just need someone to help you sort through your questions and decide what to do next.

Flock Talk is a one-on-one conversation for chicken keepers who want help thinking through a situation with their birds. We can talk about behavior, flock dynamics, housing, everyday care, or the information you’ve found and aren’t quite sure what to make of.

Book A Flock Talk