Chicken Husbandry In Los Angeles

June 2, 2018 10:06 PM

I am a caretaker on a friends property. She is putting in beehives and a chicken coop. While I was raised on a dairy farm, I know little about chicken care. I prefer learning hands on. Does anyone know of any classes in the Los Angeles/Pasadena area. If not, online suggestion appreciated.
posted by goalyeehah to Pets & Animals (3 answers total)

Best answer: The answer to your question is Altadena. On Wednesday, go to the Altadena Farmers Market and ask who in the neighborhood raises chickens. Ask for introductions. Proceed from there. Make new friends.

I feel like everyone in Altadena has a coop, or has a goat, or horses. Gardens.

While you are there, seek instruction from Klausesbees.
posted by jbenben at 10:25 PM on June 2, 2018 [1 favorite]

Best answer: There is,a pretty helpful website, BackyardChickens.com that has good articles, forums, and members who answer questions.
posted by WalkerWestridge at 9:30 AM on June 3, 2018 [1 favorite]

According to this LA Times article you may be interested in checking out Heritage Goods & Supply in Carpenteria. In addition to selling goods they also host a bunch of classes on homesteading. They also run a related blog. Here is their article on raising chickens.
posted by Goblin Barbarian at 10:09 PM on June 3, 2018