I see the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. My 12-yr old son is following in his mother's hatch-a-holic footsteps too. It's a great way to share something fun with your parents, teaches you responsibility, and the joy of watching the life cycle. You're a lucky kid to have a dad who shares all that with you!
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