Welcome to the heart of our Chicken Tenders program...our girls!
Here’s a chance to get to know them better:
Breed: Rhode Island Red
Hatched by Class of 2035
Breed: Andalusian (Black)
Named by Class of 2036
Breed: Andalusian (Black)
Named by Class of 2034
Breed: Andalusian (Splash)
Named by Class of 2037
Breed: Andalusian (Blue)
Named by Class of 2033
Breed: Andalusian (Blue)
Named by Class of 2032
Breed: Easter Egger
Band: Purple
Hatched by Class of 2036
Breed: Mixed Breed
Band: Red
Donated by Stone Family
Breed: Mixed Breed
Band: Yellow
Donated by Stone Family
Egg-cellent Layers: Our chickens provide fresh eggs, contributing to sustainable practices at Meridian.
Scrap Superstars: They help reduce food waste by eating approved food scraps, turning them into natural fertilizer.
Dust Bath Enthusiasts: Dust baths aren’t just fun for them—they’re how chickens keep clean and healthy!
Pecking Order Pros: Chickens naturally establish a hierarchy to keep their flock organized.
Sustainability Champions: By eating food scraps and creating compost, the flock supports our gardens and reduces landfill waste.
Educators in Feathers: The chickens help teach students about biology, agriculture, and the environment.
Egg Providers: They provide fresh, unwashed eggs as part of our egg donation program.