Back Yard Chicken Program

Now is the time to register for our Backyard Chicken Program! You can register online or use our paper application. For more information, email us at info@strongfarm.org

Children* and adults of all ages can sponsor a chick or two for $60 each ($30 for members – use coupon code) and play an integral part of a chicken’s life at the farm this summer and fall. This fee will pay for the baby chick, it’s feed and 8 visitations with lessons and activities.

Beginning June 28, the Backyard Chicken Program takes place on alternating Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00pm: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23, September 6, September 20, and October 4.

Though classes end on October 4, the fun continues at the Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 22! Program participants gather up and crate the chicks, give them a parade, and sing a special Strong Family Farm chicken song goodbye before loading them on the truck that will carry them away to their forever home.

*This program is recommended for ages 5-6+, but we have had younger children attend in the past. Parent/Guardian must supervise children at all times.

Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should dress appropriately for a farm environment.

For more information contact us at info@strongfarm.org

The Backyard Chicken Program is a fun and educational way to help children and their families experience farming life – and chickens – in a very unique way.

Families and adults participating in the program not only will get to spend quality time with the chickens, but they will also:

• 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!