We have a plan currently in the works to begin raising chickens as an addition to our existing garden during the spring/summer of 2019.

In April, the chicks will be purchased from a local farm and kept indoors until they are old enough to go outside. We will then move them into the coop we are purchasing.

Youth will be able to help care for the chickens, and eat the eggs the chickens provide. Keeping chickens will open up opportunities for learning in the areas of science, sustainability, and nutrition, as well as soft skills such as responsibility, compassion, and working together. Additionally, youth in residential programs may benefit emotionally and socially from having the chance to interact in a positive way with animals.