BERKELEY — The city will host a free workshop on how to raise backyard chickens humanely, legally and in a way that respects neighbors, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Berkeley Animal Care Services, 1 Bolivar Drive.

Space is limited. RSVP to animalservices@cityofberkeley.info or 510-981-6603.

The workshop will be conducted by UC Davis Animal Welfare Scientist and chicken behavior expert Carine Elkhoraibi, and will explore topics such as zoning, chicken care and chicken behavior, and how it relates to husbandry.

Other topics include: