First hatch ever....need help

[Cocky]

I have decided to do a hatch for my 3rd grade class. It will be the first time ever so I am not sure how to do this. I want to be sure I have atleast some eggs hatch so the kids can see the process and are not dissapointed. I have decided on a hovobater 1588 I think it is genesis.

What do I need to do?

How can I be sure some chicks are growing?

what is candeling and how exactly does it work?

Is there anything else I need to know?

 

[MissPrissy]

The best thing is to go to your library and check out a simple book on hatching and chick development. We can post here all day in this thread and not tell you enough or tell you too much. LOL

It is a wonderful classroom activity.

Perhaps a copy of Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens and a hatching guide will be in your best interest. I do think there are some teachers resources through the extention office.

When I was in school 4H was part of our curriculum. I am sorry to see so many public schools who do not have it available any longer. There is a wealth of help and knowledge to be garnered from the extention office in your county.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Also on the Home page of BYC there is a Learning Center Thread and a Raising Chickens 101 read up on those, they are most helpful in helping you understand the whats and hows of hatching chicks.....