Katonah in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Intergenerate Chicken Co-op
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 3, 2023
1. Intergenerate Chicken Co-op Marker
John Jay began developing approximately 700 acres near Bedford NY as an income producing farm in 1787. Jay had chickens on his farm along with hogs, cows, oxen, and horses. Five subsequent generations of the Jay family continued to farm here. Three poultry houses were built on the farm in the early 20th century; all that remain are large concrete foundations. By the 1930s this was mainly an egg farm. Farming continued here until the late 1940s.
Chickens returned to John Jay's Bedford Farm in 2011 when InterGenernate began a chicken co-operative. The co-op, comprised of 25 local families; work together to care for the chickens, learn the basics of backyard, farming, support breed diversity and enjoy fresh eggs.
The chickens live at John Jay Homestead year-round. The coops are on wheels and during the spring, summer, and fall they are moved to fresh grass every two weeks. During the winter they live in the foundation of our cow barn. They are protected from predators by a solar powered-electric fence
For more information about joining the chicken co-operative or for information on Intergenerate other programs, please visit our website. www.intergenerate.net
Erected by Intergenerate, John Jay Homestead.
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Location. 41° 15.132′ N, 73° 39.513′ W. Marker is in Katonah, New York, in Westchester County. Marker can be reached from Jay Street (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles north of Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Jay St, Katonah NY 10536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Barn Complex (a few steps from this marker); The Stable Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farm Manager’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brick Lot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bedford House (about 400 feet away); The Schoolhouse and Homestead Lawn (about 400 feet away); The John Jay Potting Sheds (about 500 feet away); The North Lawn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katonah.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 3, 2023
2. Intergenerate Chicken Co-op Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 3, 2023
3. Intergenerate Chicken Co-op Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
