The Eggs Have Arrived!!

Richmond County 4-H is partnering with 45 Richmond County School 1st and 2nd grade classrooms over the next several months to offer the 4-H Embryology program to students. Teachers at Fairview Heights, L. J. Bell and Monroe Avenue Elementary Schools got their eggs last Tuesday, and things are going great.

I am keeping some chicks-to-be in my office & they seem to be doing well! Tiffanee, our Livestock Agent, helped me candle some eggs today & I wanted to share the results with the world! We were able to see the blood vessels forming & the embryo really easily. All we used was a dark office & a strong flashlight. You can see our pictures here.


Teachers are provided training, curriculum, supplies, and support to complete the project, which involves caring for and hatching chicks in the classroom. These students will learn about many subjects, including bio-security, record keeping, life cycles and agriculture, during the 3-week project.

This project is supported by our friends at Richmond County Farm Bureau, United Way of Richmond County, and donations from the community. We are in the process of collecting donations & selling plates for our 4-H Auction & Plate Sale on March 6th at Browder Park in Rockingham. If you would like to make a donation of an item or service, or order plate tickets, please call us & we will be happy to help you!

If your class is participating and has any project ideas or pictures to share, simply post here or email to Michelle at michelle_stumbo@ncsu.edu.

Happy Hatching!!