The Strong Family Farm Backyard Chicken Program is a fun and educational way to help children and their families experience farming life – and chickens – in a unique way.
The chicks will arrive on the farm March 29! Beginning June 23, the Backyard Chicken Program takes place on alternating Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, through October.
Families and adults participating in the program not only will get to spend quality time with the chickens, but they will also:
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- Learn basic chicken anatomy and responsibility for caring for the chickens
- Why chickens are an important part of our lives
- Guess when the first egg will be laid
- Identify how chickens are the same and different from each other
- Explore the farm collecting treats for the chickens, and for yourselves too!
Each class is a variety of instruction, craft or project, exploring and learning about the farm, and hands-on interactions with the chickens.
It’s always a lot of fun to watch the chicks grow and change from week to week!
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The cost of the Backyard Chicken Program is a nominal, one-time donation of $40 which helps cover the cost of the care and feeding of the chickens, as well as the lessons and other activities. Our chicks have been graciously donated by Traci Torres and the folks at www.mypetchicken.com
For more information and to sign up, visit www.strongfamilyfarm.org/backyard-chicken-program.
