A yard for the yard birds

This year, we adopted four new hens to keep our Lucy company. Like most New Yorkers, they live in close quarters. We want to build our girls a new yard so they can move about freely. Their new, weatherproofed space will be large enough for visitors to hold and feed them and easier to keep clean and dry.

During September, a member skilled in construction will build and paint a frame for the yard in his shop. He will also cast modular cement pavers for the floor. Beginning October 17th at 10am, five garden volunteers will mount the frame, install the pavers, and add the chicken wire and fill. We will also construct a door to allow easier access for cleaning and feeding. With their new yard and the addition of their old, insulated coop, the chickens will be comfortable and cozy this fall and winter.

Bedford-Stuyvesant lacks adequate green space and access to fresh, locally-grown food. Greene Acres is a beautiful oasis where neighbors commune with nature and practice organic gardening.
Our chickens are beloved by members and visitors who hold them, feed them greens, and learn about caring for animals and growing food ethically and sustainably. Our girls attract many visitors of all ages and backgrounds to the garden, and we want to build them a haven of their own.