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City Chickens 101 with East Bay SPCA President and CEO Allison Lindquist

Need chicken advice? New to chickens? Chicken curious? Join us for City Chickens 101 with Allison Lindquist.

Discover how easy it is to raise chickens in your own backyard! Chickens not only make entertaining and fun companions, they come with the added benefit of great tasting eggs and a constant supply of fertilizer!

Topics will include breed selection, feeding, coop requirements, daily care, common issues, and caring for chicks.

Pollinate will also have a variety of popular chick breeds available. You'll receive $10 off chicks, feed and poultry supplies. (1 rebate per family)

Instructor Bio: Allison Lindquist is President/CEO of the East Bay SPCA. She has spent over eighteen years in the field of animal welfare. Prior to joining the East Bay SPCA in 2006, Allison served as Assistant Director for ten years with the Oakland Zoo. Her work experience also includes ten years as manager in the securities/financial field in both Boston and SF, and two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya. She holds a BA in Zoology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Allison's pack at home includes rescued Great Danes, Chihuahuas and a pit bull; four alpacas, and way too many very spoiled chickens.