Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates 21st Annual Flocktoberfest
SANTEE, CA — Folks across San Diego County are invited to flock to Hawthorne Country Store Saturday for its 21st annual Flocktoberfest.
During Flocktoberfest, community members can learn about the homesteading lifestyle through backyard chickens. The family-friendly “chicken -ed” event will take place at all three of the family-owned and -operated locations in Escondido, Fallbrook and Santee.
Heather Thelen, owner of Hawthorne Country Store, said people who want to start a home flock or add to their current flock should check out the event.
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“Homesteading is essentially about connecting what we have around us into what we want and need,” Thelen told Patch. “Growing and preserving our food, home arts and crafts, and ethical reign of livestock are all in alignment with homesteading. Homesteading is growing because we see the advantages of being connected to our food. We see the joy in producing products rather than only consuming them.”
Hawthorne Country Store aims to maintain, teach and support homesteading skills. The event allows attendees to meet the store’s team of “flockers,” learn about chicken care and pick out new chicks for the family.
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Thelen advised those interested in starting a home flock to make sure it is allowed in their area, and look up guidelines and restrictions. She also encouraged potential flock families to “be ready to fall in love with fresh eggs,” as well as prepare for predator proofing, pest prevention and plan for extra eggs.
“Hawthorne Country Store is ready to help you start or continue your homesteading journey, from a small garden and chickens to building community through sharing and trading of our abundance,” Thelen said.
Chicks and products will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at all three stores.
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