We have been learning about life cycles in Science, ready for the arrival of Spring. We have been hatching chicks! It took 21 days for them to hatch and we have to keep the temperature and humidity just right. When they first hatch out they are wet and sticky and have to stay in the incubator for a day to dry out and grow strong. Then they are yellow and fluffy and can go under the heat lamp. We have to give them fresh water and chick crumbs every day so that they grow up healthy and strong. We are hoping to keep some hens in our allotment and use the eggs we collect for our cooking. We know that looking after animals is a special responsibility as we have to make sure that they are watered, fed, happy and safe. Soon the frogs will return to our pond and we will study their life cycle too! Keep a look out for the photos!
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