Take part in this unique opportunity to continue your farm education from home, make memories, and help Coverdale Farm Preserve raise their next flock of laying hens!
Raise Chicks at Your Home
In this program, your family will be raising 2 chicks for 5-6 weeks. After that time, the chickens will be brought back to the farm where they will continue to be raised in our poultry nursery, eventually become part of our adult flock.
Raising Timeline (Spring 2025)
- Sunday, March 1: Applications due
- Wednesday, March 4: Applicants contacted about next steps
- Monday, March 9: Payment and Registration Due
- Saturday, March 14: In-person education session and supply pick-up.
- Thursday, March 19: Chick pick-up
- Weekly Zoom Meetings: TBD – based on group preference
- April 25 – May 1 (exact time/date TBD): Chick and Equipment Return
Raise Chicks With Our Help
Each week throughout the program, families will:
- Join a weekly Zoom check-in with all of the families to share in the chick-raising experiences.
- Build a relationship and community with other families, teachers and chicken lovers.
Families must return all chickens and equipment at the end of the program. Farm staff will guide participants through the entire chick-raising process, so no prior chicken experience is required!
Apply Now and Learn More
Apply with our online form which also provides you with a complete understanding of this project. Applications are due Sunday, March 1, 2026. Fee for those selected is $375. Members, sign in for your 15% member discount. Price includes everything you will need – feed, supplies, 2 chicks, and 24/7 livestock farmer support. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Mindy Brown with our online form or call her 302.413.5078.
