Event details
Wednesday 7 May
Wednesday 11 June
11am to 4pm
£65 per person
Learn all about keeping your own chickens in this hands-on workshop at the farmyard. It's a great opportunity to discuss your future animal plans with other budding animal enthusiasts.
The session is suitable for anyone aged 16 and over.
Each of our keeper days will cover:
- What you need to get started
- Animal breeds to suit your needs
- Feeding and housing
- Basic health care
- Breeding
- Costs involved in keeping
- Regulations and documentation required
Important information
Please dress appropriately for spending time outdoor; we recommend sturdy footwear, layers and a waterproof coat. A picnic lunch from our estate farm shop is included in the session.
Accessibility
This event takes place in the farmyard. The session will include periods of walking and standing on inclines and uneven ground. If you have any questions about accessibility or require a carer’s ticket, please email farmyard@chatsworth.org.
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Stay with us
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our country cottages, shepherd's huts, hotels, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and the Peak District have to offer. Find out more.
