Is your neighborhood going to the birds, specifically chickens? Maybe so. If you are tired of the high price of eggs and thinking of raising your own chickens, the Frontier Extension District may have a solution for you, or at least some advice and tips on how to do just that. They will host a program called “backyard poultry 101” on March 30th at the Garnett Community Building. It will feature Kansas State University Extension Poultry Specialtit, Dr. Scott Beyer, who will discuss poultry housing and management issues.
Interest from the public is starting to pickup on how to raise chickens in your own backyard. Ray Beechy says interest in chicken coops built and marketed by D & M Mini Barns, south of Garnett had been increasing with the aggravation over higher egg prices. Good news for Garnett residents. Garnett City Manager, Travis Wilson says Garnett allows backyard coops as long as chickens aren’t allowed to run loose and trespass on other properties.
