We have the following chicken breeds: Aracaunas, Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orpingtons and Columbian Rock Cross. I showed these pictures to the students as I explained that there are many different kinds of chickens.
Then we started making predictions on how many eggs we think will hatch! I explained that while it is possible for all 12 to hatch, that most likely not every egg will. Each year that I have done this I have never had a 100% hatch rate.
Next week when we reach day 7 of the incubation process, I will candle each of the eggs to look for the first visible signs of embryos growing. If possible, I will show the students what it looks like inside each egg and we will draw the pictures in our chicken journals! I will try to post some pictures of the eggs next week, so stay tuned!
~Ms. Julie
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