Notes and letters from many interested families were dropped in the "Chicken Post Box" for the chance of rearing a pair of chicks hatched only nine days ago at the school. The draw was made and on Thursday and Friday all 10 chicks found new, caring homes. Although we will miss the little fluff balls, the experience of seeing them hatch and grow will not be forgotten. We plan to keep in touch with the adopting families to see how the "Chicken Project" is faring. -mjp
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Early this week, ten eggs were delivered in an incubator. Many of us were asking the same question: When will they hatch? By the end of Tuesday, there was still no change, although some of us with sharp eyes thought they had seen one or two eggs wobble ever so slightly. On Wednesday morning, two exhausted chicks had emerged from their eggs. By the end of the day, there were seven fluffy chicks cheeping at the three remaining eggs as if to say, "Come on slow coaches!" Healthy chicks are moved from the incubator to the brooder where they can drink water, eat food pellets and scratch around in the wood shavings. A light bulb will keep them warm. In the week commencing 16th May, there will be a cardboard post box near the chicks. Families who would like the chance to take home a pair of chicks at the end of the week should post a letter in this box. The letter is to be written by an adult explaining that the family is prepared to give the chicks a good home. It should include contact details. If there are many offers from families, we will select a small number at random and contact them. - mjp. |
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