ÅAS and student restaurant Kårkaféerna are buying hens for Kåren’s courtyard

Self-sufficiency trends, protein maximisation and rising egg prices are behind the decision to buy hens for Kåren’s courtyard.

As part of the refurbishment of Kåren Gården (Kåren’s yard) – or Kården – ÅAS and Kårkaféerna decided to build a chicken coop, inspired by the one that stood on the Kåren’s lot when it was purchased in 1925.

“We felt it was simply an obvious choice! We’ve noticed that it’s both trendy to consume plenty of protein these days, whilst egg shelves in shops are often empty. Furthermore, several students have expressed an interest in helping to look after the hens on the farm,” comments one of the initiative’s representatives.

The project is expected to contribute to both a stronger sense of community and a more sustainable campus life. The plan is for the hens to start supplying fresh eggs to the Kårkaféerna’s restaurants before the summer, and in the long term also to serve as an educational resource for interested students.

Chicken at Kåren’s courtyard in the 1920s. Photo from ÅAS’ archives.