My Buff Orpington hen hatched 4 mutt ducklings for me from my own mixed flock on Sunday. I am in love all over again!
Since granddaughter's Kindergarten class is studying baby animals, we received permission for the hen and ducklings to visit the class next week. I will be giving a little presentation about how ducklings grow and ducks in general. The big word for the day will be Gestation.
My problem is: 18 excited Kindergarteners wanting to pick up four 10 day old ducklings. One child in particular is very hands- on, touchy-feely and does not listen or follow directions.
I need a way for the kids to see the ducklings but not be able to pick them up. I can carry them around to be petted, but I do not trust a group of excited little kids to be gentle with the ducklings or not drop them. (I plan to put a harness and leash on Momma.)
I do have pet taxis for transport. What can I use to put the ducklings in so the kids can see them but not touch them until petting time?
I thought about an aquarium, but haven't found a plastic one - I am nervous about glass around these kids.
I thought about a kiddie pool, but kids can get into that in a heartbeat, and will. I don't have an available wire crate to use (they are all either occupied, or the wire spacing allows the little ones to slip out.)
I am also limited on finances.
Any ideas?
Since granddaughter's Kindergarten class is studying baby animals, we received permission for the hen and ducklings to visit the class next week. I will be giving a little presentation about how ducklings grow and ducks in general. The big word for the day will be Gestation.
My problem is: 18 excited Kindergarteners wanting to pick up four 10 day old ducklings. One child in particular is very hands- on, touchy-feely and does not listen or follow directions.
I need a way for the kids to see the ducklings but not be able to pick them up. I can carry them around to be petted, but I do not trust a group of excited little kids to be gentle with the ducklings or not drop them. (I plan to put a harness and leash on Momma.)
I do have pet taxis for transport. What can I use to put the ducklings in so the kids can see them but not touch them until petting time?
I thought about an aquarium, but haven't found a plastic one - I am nervous about glass around these kids.
I thought about a kiddie pool, but kids can get into that in a heartbeat, and will. I don't have an available wire crate to use (they are all either occupied, or the wire spacing allows the little ones to slip out.)
I am also limited on finances.
Any ideas?