Chicken Scratchings January 19, 2011

Do chickens need hats and boots on cold winter days? How do they stay warm? Join us as we explore the winter chicken house. We'll fill up the chicken's feeders and look to see if they have been laying any eggs. If we find any eggs, we can use them to make ourselves a farm treat to top off our morning. - - All ages welcome, up to three children per adult. Fees apply to all participants, both adults and children. "Backpack babies" (under 12 months and carried in a backpack or sling) are welcome free of charge, though please mention these participants when registering. The fee for children between the ages of 12 and 17 months is half the regular fee. Mass Audubon family memberships must be current to receive member rates; please consider joining when registering. - - Things You Should Know: - - -Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a dynamic environment. Occasionally we may make programmatic changes to take advantage of new opportunities or to maintain the safety of the visitors and the animals we care for. - - -Children should be the age indicated by the start of each program. - - -Programs include time indoors, as well as outside, and will run rain or shine; please come dressed comfortably for our outdoor adventures! If severe weather occurs please call our cancellation line by dialing 781-259-2200 (press 2 and 2 again). - - -In programs where there is a farm to food connection, snacks from the farm may be incorporated. Registration is required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1705-DFP11WI1 for more information.