There is no better classroom experience than witnessing the birth of a living thing right before your very eyes! 

Year 4 have experienced the wonder of watching 10 eggs incubating for the last 3 weeks, wobbling around and cheeping before beginning the process of hatching. Anticipation and excitement grew as the tiny chicks began to cheep and make tiny holes in their shells.

8 chicks have now pecked their way out of their shells and after drying off and fluffing up have been popped into their brooding box to eat and drink.   The children are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the final two chicks just before breaking up for their Easter holidays.

What a wonderful experience for the children who have learnt how to care for and hold the tiny chicks before they get big and strong enough to be moved to their forever home.