Farmer John Teaches How To Hatch a Chick

To celebrate Spring, The Clark Preschool welcomed farmer John from Quiver Farm, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania with his chick hatching project. Farmer John arrived with a live rooster, Dion, a hen, Sweet, and all the necessary equipment to take care of the eggs and chicks once they have hatched.
The farmer set up an incubator and presented a short presentation to the children and Mrs. DeAngelis, “the chief egg tender.” The children learned how to care for the eggs for the rest of the week by checking the temperature, turning the eggs, and keeping the water trough full. On Friday, the eggs will be turned for the last time, extra water will be added to the trough and left untouched for the weekend. Sometime on Monday the chicks will start to hatch. As they dry the children will put the baby chicks in the brooder box as shown in the presentation. On Friday, the chicks will be picked up and taken back to the farm.
Incubating and hatching chicken eggs is a hands-on-learning experience. We are all excited for the Quiver Farm project. Farm education is FUN! Science caring compassion and responsibility – all curled up in one egg! Check the Clark Preschool website for photos of the chick hatching project.