A rooster and two hens sunbathing.

Stop guessing with your chickens

If you’re thinking about getting chickens (or you already have them and still find yourself second-guessing everything) this workshop is for you.

Feathered Fundamentals is an in-person beginner chicken keeping workshop in Nova Scotia that helps you build real confidence from day one. No conflicting advice. No guesswork. Just practical, local, real-world chicken keeping. You’ll learn what actually matters when raising chickens, how to avoid common beginner mistakes, and how to make clear decisions for your flock without relying on contradictory advice online.

📍 South Alton, Nova Scotia
📅 July 26th | 11am–4pm
👥 Small group (12 spots max)

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Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is a good fit if you’re:

• Thinking about getting chickens but aren’t sure where to start.
• Getting ready to bring home chicks or your first birds.
• Early in your chicken keeping journey and still piecing things together.
• Tired of conflicting advice and just want clear, practical guidance.

You don’t need any experience to attend.
You don’t need to have anything set up yet.
You don’t need to “already know what you’re doing.”

Chicks in a brooder box.

What Past Attendees Are Saying

Don’t just take my word for it!

People leave with more than notes. They leave with the confidence to actually use what they learned, a guidebook they’ll keep coming back to, and a clear sense of where to go locally for chicks, supplies, and everything else.

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What to Expect

This is a relaxed, practical workshop designed to make learning about chickens feel simple and approachable.

Take-Home Guidebook

You’ll receive a 100+ page guidebook that covers everything from the workshop in one place, so you don’t need to worry about taking detailed notes.

Small Group Setting

With a maximum of 12 participants, there’s plenty of space to ask questions and get personal guidance throughout the day.

Supportive Environment

This is a no-pressure space where questions are encouraged and nothing is assumed. You don’t need any prior experience.

Ongoing Support After The Workshop

You’ll also have access to a private Facebook group where you can ask follow-up questions as you start applying what you’ve learned at home.

What You’ll Learn

This workshop covers everything you need to confidently start and care for chickens at home. Instead of memorizing disconnected facts, we focus on understanding how everything fits together in real-life flock care.

Getting Started With Chickens

How to choose the right birds for your space and goals, and what to consider before bringing chickens home so you can start with a solid foundation.

Raising and Understanding Your Flock

What to expect from chicks through to adult birds, including how chickens behave, communicate, and change as they grow.

Housing and Setup

How to design or choose a coop that keeps your flock safe, comfortable, and healthy, including common mistakes to avoid.

Health and Common Issues

How to recognize early signs of illness or injury, what normal vs. concerning behaviour looks like, and how to handle common health challenges.

Real-life Flock Management

How to integrate new birds, manage flock dynamics, and build simple biosecurity habits that help keep your chickens healthy long-term.

Want the full breakdown of everything covered?

View the Complete, Detailed Curriculum

Ready to join me?

Your seat (and a whole lot of chicken knowledge) is waiting for you.

If this feels like the kind of support you’ve been looking for, you can reserve your spot for the July 26th workshop below. Workshops are kept intentionally small so there’s space for questions, conversation, and personal guidance throughout the day. Registration closes once the class is full!

Location: South Alton, Nova Scotia
Time & Date: Sunday, July 26th from 11am–4pm
12 participants max!
Introductory price: $50 (regular $75)

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