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SUMMARY:Raising Meat Chickens For Eating - The Free Range Way
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the huge increase in rising food costs? Concerned that there may be food supply issues? or maybe you are just thinking that you would like to control what goes into your food? - Then you need to come on one of our workshops. We are running this on 6th April - either come in the morning or evening\, both workshops are the same. Not local to BN86JD? Come to the evening Zoom version\, we want everyone rearing their own birds …. \nLearn the basics of raising free range "meat" chickens for home consumption. This isn't a case of simply eating your spare cockerels\, but a workshop dedicated to rearing the types of birds that are specifically selectively bred for meat consumption. You can then produce your own free range chickens in your back garden or smallholding. Not only does this mean meat with  with no chemicals or additives in your meat unless you put them there\, but is a great way of rearing meat at less than a quarter of the cost of a buying one. \nThis workshop covers the rearing process from day old chicks\, through to harvesting. \nRaising your own meat chickens gives you complete food security\, against supply issues\, and huge increases in food pricing. They are also a good option for those just starting out in livestock production\, who want to see if they can manage the realities of raising meat to eat. (it's not for everyone). \nIf you already keep garden chickens and are thinking meat birds can't be much different. THINK AGAIN.... There is so much more to raising a meat bird\, if you have never done it\, please book this workshop. \nWe will look at the different type of meat birds to raise\, where to source your meat and table birds\, the pricing at point of buying\, how to care for your birds\, giving your chicks the best possible start right from day old\, minimising your mortality rates\, and as you are rearing meat to eat\, how to maximise your investment with maximum output. \nWhilst some areas will be similar to raising normal garden chickens\, there are massive differences in raising a meat bird\, from the brooder\, to the housing\, the feeders\, the waterers\, let alone the meat production side to it. We will look at any problems to look out for when raising these meat birds\, solutions\, and top tips from an experienced grower. \nWe will also look at the costs of raising these birds versus what they are "worth" - you will be surprised ! \nThis workshop forms part of our Food Security & Food Independence series\, designed to help you become more self sufficient with your food options. For smallholders looking to increase income whilst living off of the land\, we also give real life facts and figures on costings\, which can all go towards a business plan if you are seeking an agricultural occupancy for a planning application.  \nLive chicks and chick crumb will available* to buy on this workshop - please bring a small box if you wish to purchase chicks. (If available* at the time) \n* This workshop is set on a working smallholding and in a family kitchen environment where cats and dogs have been / are present - please inform the host of any allergies. \nCan't make this date? Event sold out? We will be running this course several times in 2022\, please check our diary for other available times. Please email our training organiser so that you will be on the list when we run the workshop again.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/raising-meat-chickens-for-eating-the-free-range-way-2/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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SUMMARY:Raising Meat Chickens For Eating - The Free Range Way
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the huge increase in rising food costs? Concerned that there may be food supply issues? or maybe you are just thinking that you would like to control what goes into your food? - Then you need to come on one of our workshops. \nLearn the basics of raising free range "meat" chickens for home consumption. This isn't a case of simply eating your spare cockerels\, but a workshop dedicated to rearing the types of birds that are specifically selectively bred for meat consumption. You can then produce your own free range chickens in your back garden or smallholding. Not only does this mean meat with  with no chemicals or additives in your meat unless you put them there\, but is a great way of rearing meat at less than a quarter of the cost of a buying one. \nThis workshop covers the rearing process from day old chicks\, through to harvesting. \nRaising your own meat chickens gives you complete food security\, against supply issues\, and huge increases in food pricing. They are also a good option for those just starting out in livestock production\, who want to see if they can manage the realities of raising meat to eat. (it's not for everyone). \nIf you already keep garden chickens and are thinking meat birds can't be much different. THINK AGAIN.... There is so much more to raising a meat bird\, if you have never done it\, please book this workshop. \nWe will look at the different type of meat birds to raise\, where to source your meat and table birds\, the pricing at point of buying\, how to care for your birds\, giving your chicks the best possible start right from day old\, minimising your mortality rates\, and as you are rearing meat to eat\, how to maximise your investment with maximum output. \nWhilst some areas will be similar to raising normal garden chickens\, there are massive differences in raising a meat bird\, from the brooder\, to the housing\, the feeders\, the waterers\, let alone the meat production side to it. We will look at any problems to look out for when raising these meat birds\, solutions\, and top tips from an experienced grower. \nWe will also look at the costs of raising these birds versus what they are "worth" - you will be surprised ! \nThis workshop forms part of our Food Security & Food Independence series\, designed to help you become more self sufficient with your food options. For smallholders looking to increase income whilst living off of the land\, we also give real life facts and figures on costings\, which can all go towards a business plan if you are seeking an agricultural occupancy for a planning application.  \nLive chicks and chick crumb will available* to buy on this workshop - please bring a small box if you wish to purchase chicks. (If available* at the time) \n* This workshop is set on a working smallholding and in a family kitchen environment where cats and dogs have been / are present - please inform the host of any allergies. \nCan't make this date? Event sold out? We will be running this course several times in 2022\, please check our diary for other available times. Please email our training organiser so that you will be on the list when we run the workshop again.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/raising-meat-chickens-for-eating-the-free-range-way-3/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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SUMMARY:FREE TALK:  Finding Treasures on Your Land
DESCRIPTION:Father and son Robin and Jamie Hodgkinson will explain the benefits of allowing responsible metal detecting on your land finding lost car keys\, tools and metal parts\, lost to historical artefacts etc. For instance\, one farmer uses their services to clear his land of debris left after boot fairs and the like. \nRobin and Jamie work closely with archeologists and have - with land-owners' consent - donated many items to the Lewes museum. They have also restored lost rings and other personal items to their grateful owners. \nFriday 8th April at the Goward Hall\, Cade Street\, Heathfield TN21 9BU. Click here for directions.\nDoors open at 7.30 for refreshments and chit-chat; talk starts at 8 pm and finishes at 9 pm or shortly thereafter.\nThe Half Moon pub opposite the hall is happy to supply 'take-out' drinks. \nBooking is not essential but it would help us if you do in that we can then contact you in the case of last minute changes or cancellation. \nNON-MEMBERS WELCOME AT THIS EVENT
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-finding-treasures-on-your-land/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Smallholding
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you're about to take over a smallholding? Or are you relatively new to keeping land and animals? If so\, perhaps you feel you'd like to talk the issues through with others in the same boat\, and with someone who's been doing it for a while? If that sounds like you\, then our "Introduction to smallholding" course is just the thing for you.\nCome and spend the afternoon finding out what smallholding entails from a practical perspective\, as you visit this 7 acre plot. Paul Lovatt Smith has been working on the land for over 15 years\, and has a wealth of knowledge that he's happy to share\, including \n\nHow to get started\nWhat's involved with the paperwork and legal aspects\, as well as the finances\nA basic overview of keeping poultry\, sheep\, cattle and pigs\nGrowing veg\nMaking hay and growing small-scale cereals\n\nPlease note: this course will be held outdoors (and partly in a barn) - so please do wear suitable outdoors clothing\, bearing in mind that in April it may well be cold and damp (or warm and sunny\, boiling and dry\, windy and snowing... you get the picture). \nCan't make this date? Event sold out? Please email our training organiser so that you will be on the list when we run the workshop again. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-smallholding-2/
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