Raising Public Awareness About Chicken Care
Sweet Heart Silkies was founded by Gretchen Suggs, a veterinary technician and poultry expert with a deep passion for agriculture and animal welfare. Established to educate the public about the intricacies of chicken care, health, and overall well-being, Sweet Heart Silkies aims to empower individuals and families with the knowledge they need to raise and care for chickens responsibly.
Under Suggs's leadership, the organization offers educational resources to meet the needs of novice and experienced poultry enthusiasts. Engaging newsletters keep subscribers informed about the latest in poultry care, health tips, and best practices through engaging newsletters. Additionally, Sweet Heart Silkies provides streaming content that covers a wide range of topics, including feeding, housing, and general husbandry techniques, making valuable information accessible to anyone interested in chicken ownership.
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
The organization also hosts a series of events and workshops, both in-person and online, fostering community engagement and hands-on learning. These workshops allow participants to learn and gain practical experience caring for chickens. Sweet Heart Silkies helps demystify chicken care and encourages responsible practices that promote the health and happiness of these animals.
Giving Families' Access To Nutritious Eggs
Sweet Heart Silkies sells fresh chicken eggs for local pickup to further support the local community and promote the benefits of raising chickens. This provides families access to high-quality, nutritious eggs and offers a tangible way for people to engage with the agricultural practices they learn about through the organization.
Gretchen Suggs and Sweet Heart Silkies continue to inspire a greater appreciation for agriculture and its role in fostering healthy lifestyles and sustainable practices through their unwavering commitment to education and community engagement.