A New Venture
Mrs. Mayer started the Chicken Club in May 2023. A generous parent donated the coop, and many hands made light work of putting it together for our new feathered friends. The second-grade class experienced the whole process from egg to chicken. Twelve hatched and we purchased five more for a total of 17 chickens! Unfortunately, three had to move to a rescue farm as they were roosters, and others have been rehomed. We currently have 11 hens.
Over the years, there have been Chicken Club members and apprentices who take care of the chickens. They gather eggs to keep or sell for profit.
Our first egg (pictured below) was found on Saturday, September 16, 2023. We have enjoyed many more from our flock!
An Opportunity to Help
The first members and their families were instrumental in starting us off with a donated coop, help prepping the spot, and building the coop. We truly could not have done it without such a team!
While the chicken coop itself was donated, we still needed additional supplies to build the chicken run. And one of the biggest challenges has been feeding the flock and not the neighborhood rodents! We have taken steps to help with the problem, and we hope to be rodent proof very soon.
If you would like to contribute to our chicken club, your donation would be highly appreciated. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in supporting our students and their educational experiences.
We know that these chickens will bring joy and valuable learning experiences to our students. They offer a unique opportunity for our children to engage in hands-on learning, responsibility, and an understanding of nature and its wonders.