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Learn how to find local laws, choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds from chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff. Signup required.
Watch the recording of this event. Available through April 3.
This class is designed for curious folks who are considering getting chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds.
Our presenter prepared basic chicken keeping handouts for this program and are available by clicking here.
The legal code for Tinley Park may be viewed by clicking here.
Speaker: Jennifer Murtoff
Bio: The MidWest’s only chicken consultant, Jennifer Murtoff provides compassionate, homespun consulting and emergency care for backyard chickens in the Chicagoland area. A farmer’s granddaughter, Jennifer’s passion for fowl developed as she acquired a number of kinds of birds in south central Pennsylvania. Her flock included chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, peafowl, pigeons, and golden pheasants.
She offers information and resources on chicken care from chick to adult, and, while she is not a veterinarian, can provide emergency advice and troubleshooting. Jennifer leads workshops on backyard chickens; does presentations for garden groups, schools, and other interested parties; and assists families with their own flocks.
Her clients include Heartland Housing, the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Sunrise Lake Outdoor Education Center, and the Oscar Mayer Magnet School. She has taught classes for Angelic Organics Learning Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Garfield Park Conservatory, and Oak Park Conservatory, as well as appearing as a guest speaker at green and urban agriculture events.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Home & Lifestyle | Entertainment & Culture |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM
| Mon, May 05 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, May 06 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, May 07 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, May 08 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, May 09 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Sat, May 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 11 | Closed |
The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 at least ten working days before an event.
