Chick Diaries - Take 2!

You may remember, a few months back, year 4 were very egg-cited to have a batch of hatching eggs to look after. Unfortunately, they did not hatch in the time we had them. However, we have since had another special delivery and we all kept our fingers crossed for a successful hatch.

With most batches, there is a 50-60% success rate with hatching. So, last Wednesday, when we arrived at school to find no less than 8 of the 10 eggs had hatched over night, we were delighted!



Just to add to our egg-citement, however, the final 2 eggs hatched Wednesday lunchtime which 4MW were lucky enough to watch!



Since then, we have had 10 very fluffy chicks to look after. We have learned about how to feed them, how to clean them out, and also, how to handle them safely and gently.



Mrs Rogers took them home to look after over the weekend, and what a change since they returned! Our tiny fluffy chicks have not only grown bigger, but are also now growing feathers on their wings and tails! How quick they grow - it seems like only yesterday they were eggs...!

Watch this space for more photos and an update on how our hatchlings are progressing!