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Friends not food: Chicken keepers invited to ‘Flock Talk’ at Fairfax County Animal Shelter

By Anna Chen,

17 hours ago

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Bird Network is hosting “Flock Talk: An Introduction to Chicken Behavior” for anyone interested in bird keeping.

The free class will be held on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lorton Campus, located at 8875 Lorton Road.

“Whether you’re considering adopting a new bird, a seasoned backyard chicken keeper or just curious about chickens, this class is perfect for you!” the shelter stated on Facebook.

“Flock Talk” will cover topics such as a flock’s hierarchy, how they communicate, feeding and foraging habits and more.

Friendly roosters will also be there for a meet-and-greet.

Registration for the event is required. For more information, click here .

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