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Backyard Chicken Success for Beginners Day 1
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Talking Hens 3590 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks, Vic - Jan 03, 2027
Learn all about getting started on your new backyard chicken journey! Talking Hens will be holding a short, 30-minute presentation with Q&A in our all-weather workshop to explain what you need to be successful.
Kids Holiday Craft Activity Day 1 (ages 3 to 10)
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Talking Hens, 3590 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks, Vic - Jan 06, 2027
Get your kids out to have fun and get creative! They’ll make eggs, egg-shaped plates, and chicken-themed paper crafts. It’s the perfect mix of art, nature, and farm fun.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
👧🧒 Ages: 3–10 years
⏰ Time: 11:00am to 12-Noon (1-hour session)
📍 Place: Talking Hens, 3590 Frankston–Flinders Rd, Merricks VIC
Parents/carers can relax while the kids enjoy a crafting adventure. ✨ Spots are limited – book early to secure your child’s place! Tickets are $24 per child, with adults attending free.
Kids Holiday Craft Activity Day 2 (ages 3 to 10)
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Talking Hens, 3590 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks, Vic
- Jan 09, 2027
Get your kids out to have fun and get creative! They’ll make eggs, egg-shaped plates, and chicken-themed paper crafts. It’s the perfect mix of art, nature, and farm fun.
📅 Date: Saturday, 9th January 2027
👧🧒 Ages: 3–10 years
⏰ Time: 11:00am to 12-Noon (1-hour session)
📍 Place: Talking Hens, 3590 Frankston–Flinders Rd, Merricks VIC
Parents/carers can relax while the kids enjoy a crafting adventure. ✨ Spots are limited – book early to secure your child’s place! Tickets are $24 per child, with adults attending free.
Backyard Chicken Success for Beginners Day 2
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Talking Hens 3590 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks, Vic - Jan 10, 2027
Learn all about getting started on your new backyard chicken journey! Talking Hens will be holding a short, 30-minute presentation with Q&A in our all-weather workshop to explain what you need to be successful.
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