Happy Hatching!!

Hello!

Almost ready for the brooder box.

Miss Michelle helping West Rockingham students be better hand washers.

The week has finally arrived! When I got to the office on Monday, I heard the faint sound of chirping coming from the incubator. Several hours later, our first chick hatched! Overnight, many followed suit and we now have more than 20 here at the 4-H office! I have gotten reports from many classrooms of chicks hatching there as well.

As fun as being there for the chick's birthday is, the 4-H Embryology project is about more than just hatching chicks! Through this project, 11 Richmond County 1st and 2nd grade classrooms have cared for eggs for the past 21 days. After the teachers attend a training with Miss Michelle, they are ready to receive equipment and eggs. During the course of the project, students learn about life cycles, agriculture, biosecurity, record keeping and more! Students have written stories, made books and completed timelines to help them learn more about the chicks and why we treat them like we do.

Farm Bureau partners with us to help ensure success of 4-H Embryology! Special thanks to Farm Bureau for assisting with this program.