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The chicks were left to enjoy the sunshine and catch up with their family! 🙏🎉

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The chicks were left to enjoy the sunshine and catch up with their family! 🙏🎉

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The chicks were very happy to be home again! 🥰❤️🐤

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The chicks were very happy to be home again! 🥰❤️🐤

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The farmer gathered the chicks to carry them over to meet their family ❤️

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The farmer gathered the chicks to carry them over to meet their family ❤️

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They had a safe spin in the car back to Kildare🐥😎

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They had a safe spin in the car back to Kildare🐥😎

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All the chicks were very excited to return to the farm and meet their Mum, Dad, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins 🥰 They will make lots of new friends on the farm ❤️

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All the chicks were very excited to return to the farm and meet their Mum, Dad, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins 🥰 They will make lots of new friends on the farm ❤️

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Biscuit was thinking how he could get into the Guinness World Records! 

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Biscuit was thinking how he could get into the Guinness World Records! 

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Our fluffy friends are now 1 week old! Here’s what we need to know:

Where They Live

They stay warm under a heat plate, just like being under a mother hen!

Their box should stay dry, clean, and calm.

How They Grow

They’re starting to grow tiny feathers on their wings and tails.

They’re bigger and more curious than when they hatched.

What They Eat

Chicks eat starter feed made just for babies.

They drink clean water- all day, every day!

Being Gentle

We can hold them carefully with two hands.

Always be quiet and calm so we don’t scare them.

Remember- we’re helping them feel safe and loved!

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They also enjoy clean, comfy bedding made of wood shavings, which we change regularly to keep their space fresh.

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They also enjoy clean, comfy bedding made of wood shavings, which we change regularly to keep their space fresh.

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Our pullets (young hens that haven’t started laying eggs yet) love getting fresh water every morning.

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Our pullets (young hens that haven’t started laying eggs yet) love getting fresh water every morning.

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Our students are growing bigger and stronger! 🐤🐥❤️ They are really enjoying visiting all the classes this week 🎉

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Our students are growing bigger and stronger! 🐤🐥❤️ They are really enjoying visiting all the classes this week 🎉

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Cheeps was so happy to meet her new brother.  She is showing him his new home.

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Cheeps was so happy to meet her new brother.  She is showing him his new home.

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Lucky came from the lucky blue egg and that's where he gets his name!

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Lucky came from the lucky blue egg and that's where he gets his name!

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Lucky hatched over the weekend.  He wanted peace and quiet.

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Lucky hatched over the weekend.  He wanted peace and quiet.

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We had a lovely surprise when we came in this morning after the weekend!

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We had a lovely surprise when we came in this morning after the weekend!

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Bubbles is showing Cheeps how to eat and drink

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Bubbles is showing Cheeps how to eat and drink

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Cheeps is a strong, independent chick but Bubbles from Ms. Scanlon's kindly volunteered to keep him company

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Cheeps is a strong, independent chick but Bubbles from Ms. Scanlon's kindly volunteered to keep him company

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Our new student has hatched and we are waiting for her to get ready for her new home.

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Our new student has hatched and we are waiting for her to get ready for her new home.

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because she loves dancing to chick music!

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because he has brown and cream fur!

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because she is the 'chosen one' who woke up the others and arrived first!

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because she has small cute dots on her head!

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because she runs as fast as lightning!

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because she is sweet and cuddly!

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We took our chicks that hatched out of the incubator into their new home ❤️🐣🥰

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We took our chicks that hatched out of the incubator into their new home ❤️🐣🥰

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The chicks are enjoying their new home! ❤️🏡 They are hungry and thirsty after hatching...🥘💧

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The chicks are enjoying their new home! ❤️🏡 They are hungry and thirsty after hatching...🥘💧

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The chicks are getting hungry for some food 🤗

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The chicks are getting hungry for some food 🤗

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The chicks are nearly ready to be moved to their new home ❤️

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The chicks are nearly ready to be moved to their new home ❤️

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Our 6th chick was very tired after hatching!🐣🥰

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Our 6th chick was very tired after hatching!🐣🥰

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Ms. Scanlon had 5 new students in the classroom this morning! 🤗🐥🐤🐥🐤🐥 Watch really closely...can you see our 6th chick pop out of the egg shell?

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Ms. Scanlon had 5 new students in the classroom this morning! 🤗🐥🐤🐥🐤🐥 Watch really closely...can you see our 6th chick pop out of the egg shell?

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Pips are the tiny holes that a baby chick makes in the eggshell when it starts to hatch!

The first hole the chick makes is called the external pip, which happens when the chick breaks through the inner membrane and the shell using its special egg tooth (a small, sharp bump on its beak).

After pipping, the chick rests before it starts zipping, which is when it cracks the shell all the way around and finally pushes its way out!

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On Day 21, the baby chick is ready to hatch!

Here are some fun facts about what happens:

1. The chick breaks the shell! – The baby chick uses a special egg tooth on its beak to peck through the shell. This is called pipping.

2. It takes time! – Hatching can take up to 24 hours because the chick rests between pecks.

3. The chick breathes air! – Before breaking out, the chick starts breathing through its lungs for the first time.

4. The wet chick dries off! – When the chick finally escapes, it looks wet and tired. After a few hours, it dries into a soft, fluffy ball!

5. No more egg tooth! – The tiny egg tooth falls off after a few days because the chick doesn’t need it anymore.

After hatching, the baby chick rests, eats, and grows stronger before exploring the world!

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Ms. Scanlon is waiting on her chicks to hatch! 🐣🥰 Can you see any pips (little cracks or holes) in the eggs? 

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Ms. Scanlon is waiting on her chicks to hatch! 🐣🥰 Can you see any pips (little cracks or holes) in the eggs? 

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Wow! The baby chick is almost ready to hatch! Here’s what’s happening inside the egg:

The chick is fully formed and getting into the right position to break out.

It tucks its head under its wing and points its little beak toward the air bubble inside the egg.

It starts breathing a little air from the air bubble!

The chick is still getting food from the yolk, which it’s almost done absorbing.

The tiny blood vessels inside the egg start to disappear, so the chick can get ready to breathe outside the egg.

It's almost time! In just a few days, the chick will peck through the shell and say hello to the world!

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Today is day 18 and it's time to put the chicks into lockdown! They are getting ready to hatch very soon! 🐣🤞❤️🙏

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Today is day 18 and it's time to put the chicks into lockdown! They are getting ready to hatch very soon! 🐣🤞❤️🙏

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Our chicks will eat 'Chick Starter Crumb' to help them grow big and strong! We put wood shavings on the floor of their new home to keep it soft and cosy for their little feet.

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Our chicks will eat 'Chick Starter Crumb' to help them grow big and strong! We put wood shavings on the floor of their new home to keep it soft and cosy for their little feet.

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We can't wait to see what will happen on Monday! ❤️

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We can't wait to see what will happen on Monday! ❤️

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We have the chicks' new home ready! Our yellow heat plate acts like a mother hen, keeping the chicks nice and warm when they arrive.

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We have the chicks' new home ready! Our yellow heat plate acts like a mother hen, keeping the chicks nice and warm when they arrive.

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Ms. Scanlon placed her healthy eggs in lockdown, keeping them warm and safe as the baby chicks get ready to hatch!

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Ms. Scanlon placed her healthy eggs in lockdown, keeping them warm and safe as the baby chicks get ready to hatch!

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Lockdown for chick eggs on day 18 means we stop opening the incubator and let the chicks finish growing inside their eggs. We take the tray out so the eggs aren’t turned anymore, as the chicks need to stay in the right position to hatch.

We also remove any eggs that aren’t good or don’t have chicks inside, so the healthy eggs can hatch safely.

The chicks are getting ready to hatch, so they need to be safe and warm without being disturbed.

They’ll stay in lockdown for the next few days until they start to pip (make a little hole) and finally hatch!

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Final candling videos- Can you spot the eggs move? 

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Final candling videos- Can you spot the eggs move? 

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On Day 16, the baby chicks inside the eggs are almost ready to hatch! Here are some fun facts:

1. The Chick is Big Now! – By Day 16, the chick takes up almost the whole egg with very little space left to move.

2. Strong Bones and Feathers – The chick’s bones are getting stronger and its soft fluffy feathers are growing.

3. Breathing Practice – The chick is practicing breathing by taking in oxygen through the air sac inside the egg.

4. Getting Into Position – The chick turns its head towards the air sac at the large end of the egg, getting ready to hatch.

5. Beak and Egg Tooth Ready! – The chick’s beak is strong, and its egg tooth (a tiny bump on the beak) is ready to help it break the shell.

6. Less Movement – Since there’s not much space left, the chick doesn’t move as much as before.

7. Almost Lockdown Time! – In just two more days on Friday, we will stop turning the eggs and start lockdown to get ready for hatching!

The big day is getting close! What do you think the first chick will look like when it hatches?

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Day 16- Egg Candling- Can you spot the chicks moving in these following videos? 

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Day 16- Egg Candling- Can you spot the chicks moving in these following videos? 

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What is lockdown & why do we do lockdown? 

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What is lockdown & why do we do lockdown? 

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Lockdown means we stop opening the incubator and let the chicks get ready to hatch. It’s like when a baby chick gets tucked in before a big day!

Why Do We Do Lockdown?

1. No More Egg Turning – The chicks are getting into their hatching position, so we stop turning the eggs.

2. More Humidity – We add extra water to the incubator to keep the air moist. This helps soften the eggshell so chicks can hatch easily.

3. Chicks Need to Rest – They are practicing their breathing and absorbing the last bit of yolk inside the egg for energy.

What Happens Next?

After lockdown, the chicks will start pecking their way out! You might hear little peeping sounds from inside the eggs before they hatch.

Important Rule: No opening the incubator during lockdown! The chicks need the warm, humid air to hatch safely.

Are you excited to hear the first little peeps?