The SUSTAG Garden has recently introduced 3 new chickens to the farm! Recently named by the students, they go by Chicky Minaj, Lil Peep, and Young sLayer (or other?). Although they are a big responsibility for the students and teachers of the garden, they do provide many beneficial uses. They enjoy eating weeds and pests around the garden and introduce another way to keep the garden clean and regulated in an efficient way that doesn't require much micromanagement. The output is another added bonus, as their waste becomes fertilizer and supports plant life in their coop and for the rest of the garden. Students have also enjoyed the company of the chickens and are weaning them into life with humans as close companions. Regular holding and human interaction will get them used to humans and keep stress and frustration levels down when humans have to interact with them. Although not much time has passed, students are becoming closer and are learning and understanding more about chicken's characteristics and instincts. They will continue being a resource learning tool throughout the rest of the year.
-Tyler Woods
Senior
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