Calendar of Events

Willie Street Co-op EAST location:
May 23, Wednesday, 6-8pm
July 19, Thursday, 6-8pm
Sept. 24, Monday, 6-8pm
Willy St East is located at 1221 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-6776

Willie Street Co-op WEST location:
March 22, Thursday, 6-8pm
May 8, Tuesday, 6-8pm
Willy St West is located at 6825 University Ave, Middleton, WI
608-284-7800

An Introduction to raising chickens in the city

The basics of raising chicks, coop building needs, egg production, types of breeds, and feed, will all be discussed. For more information, call the co-op at 608-251-0884 or email Alicia. We will be covering the basics of keeping chickens in your own backyard. You will learn the most important considerations in caring for a small flock of hens in a limited space. Topics will include nutrition, housing, behavior, and regulations. We will also discuss the various types of poultry available. Both benefits and drawbacks will be discussed. You will leave the class with a good sense of what is involved in successfully raising chickens.

Registration taken at the Co-op. Cost for Wille St. Co-Op Members is $15.00 and $25.00 for Non-Members. Please pre-register by stopping in or calling Customer Service at 608-284-7800

TBA
See the 2011 Mad City Chickens Coop Tour map!
Call 608-695-7914 or e-mail Smiling Chicken for additional information.

Visit several of Madison's backyard chicken coops and talk to the chicken owners. End your self-guided tour at the Dane County Humane Society on Voges Rd. at 2 pm for a free screening of Mad City Chickens, The Movie, by Tarazod Films. Raffle prizes.

Bring a Dish to Pass, a Chair, photos, or a fun show-and-tell :)

This will be a chance for folks to meet other "chicken folks"

§ to talk about the different breeds

§ to share photos of your coop set-up (bring photos of your birds and coop, if you have them!)

§ to share ideas regarding winter care

§ to possibly find a "chicken sitter"

§ to find others who would like to be part of an order from a Hatchery

§ to talk about and set the date for, our 2nd Annual MadCityChickens Coop Tour!

**I don't know what the dish situation is there, so if you could bring your own plate and service ware that would be helpful! There is a kitchen available.