Hatching Eggs

Hatching eggs in the classroom has always been one of my favorite activities. 

Follow the activities on these pages to learn more about Embryology.

Egg information.  This E-book is all about eggs.

Why Candle an Egg?

Read here about candling

Read here about egg selection and care

Chicken coop designs and care - learn here

Breed Gallery - Learn about different types of chickens - Click here

Embryology - See the 21 day cycle here

Meanwhile, here are some great resources on the GrowNextGen site that will supplement your ChickQuest classroom experience!! If you have questions, please contact the workshop presenter Heather Bryan (heather@educationprojects.org).

Lessons and videos

https://grownextgen.org/curriculum/chickquest

E-learning courses: Structure and function of eggs; Life cycle of chickens

https://grownextgen.org/elearning

ChickQuest alumni page

https://grownextgen.org/events/chickquest-alumni   (There is a great video on this page that walks you through setting up your incubator!!)

educationprojects.org

connecting industry to the classroom

Thanks for attending the ChickQuest workshop. Here is your code to order eggs from Meyer Hatchery. This code is good for a dozen assorted chicken hatching eggs (quantity 12), item #ECAS. https://www.meyerhatchery.com/Assorted-Chicken-Hatching-Eggs-p226110043

Your code is: CQ23-187A7

This code will expire November 2023. You can specify the ship date when you place your order. Many farmers will be placing orders in the spring, so please don’t wait too late to order if you plan to hatch in the spring. If you have trouble ordering, please contact tama@meyerhatchery.com.

Watch a helpful video about setting up your incubator on this page: https://grownextgen.org/events/chickquest-alumni

Remember, if you need help finding a home for your chicks, contact your county extension agent: https://extension.osu.edu/lao#county

Please tag @grownextgen if you post about ChickQuest on social media!

• https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/schoolenrichment/school-enrichment/chickenembryology/documents/Embryology%204HCurriculum.pdf

• https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/4H368?downloadOpen=true

• Types of Chickens - https://nc4hcurriculum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/L2-HHP-Field-Guide-Final.pdf

• North Carolina 4-H Curriculum 1-5 

• North Carolina 4-H Curriculum 6-9

  • Eggshell color