Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates Chick Day Event In Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA – Hundreds of people are expected to flock to Hawthorne Country Store Saturday for the 15th annual Chick Day event in Escondido.

More than 100 varieties of baby poultry will be available at the family-owned store during the annual celebration.

As egg prices go up and the slow food movement continues to gain ground in Southern California, home flocks continue to expand in the hearts and yards of locals, the store owner explained.

"More and more families are finding that chickens are pets that come with great benefits such as producing protein, creating fertilizer, and recycling waste," Heather Thelen, owner of Hawthorne Country Store, said in a statement. "We are excited to bring this unique event to Escondido for another successful year."

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Hawthorne Country Store, located at 675 W. Grand Ave. in Escondido.

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Images via Hawthorne Country Store