I have a friend who has just started with chickens in his school. He would like to know of any other school ,who may have been doing this for some time. Anyone out there know any?
I presume you mean the school are keeping chickens ?
If so, no I haven't heard of any and have often wondered why. Although I did try to get involved with my sons (then) junior school some time ago to grow veg but it seems that it is often a problem to get these things (inc animals) looked after in the holidays, and with chickens as they really don't appreciate being moved, it would pose an even bigger problem.
Is a shame though and I wish your friend all the best
Thanks B7,
Yes he has just started in a Primary school. He treated me last week to a delicious piece of coffee cake 'made with our own eggs'. He also told me that he had 50 volunteers!! to look after the hens over the Xmas period. Problem is regulation, risk assesments etc. so he would like to get in touch with another school for any advice/help they might be able to give. Very go ahead, they also have their own orchard.