EXPLORING THE FARM:  ALL ABOUT CHICKENS 

ISPY in this Video

Listen to Ms. Jillian talk about where the chickens hide their eggs.  What holiday did she say it feels like on the farm?
Watch what kind of bath chickens like to take.  Would you like to take that kind of bath?

QUESTION & ANSWER

What do chickens eat?
They remind you of a garbage disposal because they eat almost anything - grass, bugs, fruits, vegetables, and scraps from the kitchen table.

What are chickens called?
A female (girl) chicken is called a hen. The male (boy) chicken is called a rooster. A baby chicken is called a chick and sometimes a peep. 

Do all chickens lay white eggs?
No, some chickens lay brown, blue, green and pink eggs!

Do chickens get good grades?
Chickens have great memories and can recognize faces and voices, but don't depend on them for the answers to a test!

Can chickens fly?
Yes, chickens can fly! They only fly for very short distances. Some chickens can fly high enough to get over a fence so some farmers clip (cut) the chicken's wings. It doesn't hurt!

Who is related to the chicken?
The chicken is the closest living relative to the great Tyrannosaurus-Rex dinosaur.

CRAFTS  

Paper Plate Rooster    |    Egg Suncatcher

PUZZLES
Click on the photo to download the puzzle.  Then print it and cut along each black line and put back together.  You can print on card stock and laminate or even put magnets on the back and use on small magnetic board.

COOK UP SOME EGGS
Cook some eggs and tell us how you made them. Send us a picture and let us know if you liked them!  Here are a couple of visual recipes to get you started, but visit Accessible Chef to find more.

Scrambled Eggs in Mug    |     Breakfast Wrap    |     Hard Boiled Eggs

SUBMIT A QUESTION OR PHOTO

Have a question you would like to ask Fran or Ms. Jillian?  Would you like to send them a photo of you or your craft?  You can reach out online or by mail and you will get a response from The Farm! 

Mail your letter and/or photo to:  Catalyst Farm, 1021 Ridgewood Road, Wadsworth OH 44281.

Contact The Farm online by filling out the form below and uploading your photo (if you have one).