Hatching Chicks!

 Today we set up the incubator for our eggs! We have 11 eggs that were donated by a community member that students will monitor until they will hatch. We are unsure what type of chickens they will be but that surprise adds more fun for the students.

When I was in high school we had hatched eggs in class too. Every day we would have to check the humidity, temperature, and rotate the eggs. I remember everyone wanting to do this so they would rush into class just so they can be the first. It was a little competitive back in my chapter!

For students who don't necessarily have an ag background, this is a cool way from them to see a small part of live agriculture. They get to take ownership of caring for the eggs and hopefully see the benefits of them hatching.

After we hatched the eggs in high school, I can't remember what we did with the chicks.  A question I have for any teacher who is reading, what do you do we classroom animals? My thought was to see if students would like to take them home. After signing permission slips from a parent or guardian but how do you know if the chickens are going to be cared for? Or what happens if they no longer want the chicken so they bring it back? I'm curious to hear what you all do with temporary classroom animals!