Mead Public Library Sets August 13 Backyard Chicken Workshop in Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI — August 12, 2026.
Residents interested in starting or improving a backyard flock can learn practical chicken-care basics during a workshop at Mead Public Library on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Backyard Chicken Flock Husbandry is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mead’s Imaginarium, 710 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan.
Registration is required
The program is open to registrants age 14 and older. Participants must have a Mead Public Library card, and registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13.
The library’s event listing provides the registration link and current program information. Residents planning to attend should register before the deadline and confirm that space remains available before heading to the library.
What the workshop covers
Amanda Strojinc, Mead’s STEMist-in-Residence, will lead the session. She teaches homesteading topics through Hopefully Homesteading.
According to the library’s published description, the workshop will cover raising and caring for backyard chickens, including brooding, adult flock needs, common health issues, and coop and run setup. The program also includes information about humane culling and butchering as part of broader flock-husbandry instruction.
For local families and residents considering a small backyard flock, the session offers a nearby opportunity to ask questions and build a stronger foundation for daily care before bringing chickens home or improving an existing setup.
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