This workshop has been postponed until the winter.
The Abattoir and Poultry Club have planned a workshop at the Farmers Institute on Monday August 11 on how to raise healthy meat chickens. Guest speaker is Lori Gillis, who owns and operates an abattoir in Coombs called The Cluck Stops Here. She has raised her own meat chickens for more than 20 years and is uniquely qualified to teach how to achieve success with meat chickens.
“Success” means a high survival rate for chicks, the right feed for their age and type, adequate space and exercise, and correct handling before slaughter, so that bruising. skin tears and breast blisters are minimised . She emphasizes humane treatment and insists on a high standard of hygiene at all times.
The workshop runs from 10 am to 3 pm and is followed by an extra half hour with Anne Macey on growing and processing poultry organically. The abattoir now has organic certification.
The workshop costs $25 if you register in advance at Foxglove, or $30 at the door. A light lunch is included in the cost. For more information please contact windrush@telus.net or phone 250 537-4669.