Learn all about the birds and the bees at Chicago’s Urban Livestock Expo
From chickens to bees to ducks to goats, Chicagoans are raising animals in their backyards not as pets but for food, be it eggs, milk or honey.
Are you curious, but have no idea where to start?
A free Urban Livestock Expo on Saturday at the Southside Occupational Academy is designed to help people learn before they leap.
Representatives from nearly 20 organizations will be on hand at the expo to provide guidance on everything from where to sign up for a hands-on beekeeping class to whether roosters are legal (yes, but they’re strongly discouraged).
The expo will also include presentations specific to chickens, bees, ducks and goats, covering topics such as ideal breeds and daily care.
The Urban Livestock Expo will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Southside Occupational Academy, 7432 S. Hoyne Ave.
