Chickens

Chickens

Let me introduce Popcorn, Orea and Sunny. Each of our chickens were named by a different room of the Brackloon Family. Sunny was named by Sunnyside ECCE, Oreo by the senior room pupils and Popcorn was named by the pupils in the junior room.

We purchased a chicken coop through the STEM grant awarded to the school for, Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths. We take care of the chickens daily, making sure we leave them out in the morning, giving them water and feed, taking out the eggs, cleaning the coop and putting them in safely in the evening. We have a rota in school so different pupils take care of the chickens daily as well as looking after them over the weekends and longer holidays.

Chickens in schools offer incredible value, providing hands-on learning opportunities in biology, agriculture, and sustainability. Students can observe life cycles, understand ecosystems, and learn about food sources by caring for the chickens and collecting eggs. They also help foster responsibility and empathy, as students participate in feeding, cleaning, and caring for the animals. Additionally, chickens promote environmental awareness by showing students the benefits of composting and reducing food waste. This simple addition to the school environment enriches education through real-life, interactive experiences.

The pupils love using their eggs to bake and create a variety of breakfast meals