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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Notasausage on February 28, 2013, 01:46:14 pm

Title: School hatching program - anyone recommend a supplier?
Post by: Notasausage on February 28, 2013, 01:46:14 pm

My daughters nursery asked me about this today. I've found www.livingeggs.co.uk (http://www.livingeggs.co.uk) but wondered if any of you knew of any other way that may be a bit less commercial and therefore less £££. I have no experience of hatching other than with a broody. Nursery is in Lanark. I could supply eggs and take the chicks.

Title: Re: School hatching program - anyone recommend a supplier?
Post by: benkt on February 28, 2013, 02:07:59 pm

Do it yourself! We've found that local schools pay between £200-300 for this - we can buy a new incubator, brooder and bits for the same amount, so first booking pays for the kit and after that you are quids in!

Title: Re: School hatching program - anyone recommend a supplier?
Post by: jaykay on February 28, 2013, 03:59:53 pm

I've done this several times for my step-daughter who's a reception class teacher and also for a friend's wife, who teaches juniors.
If you can find someone nearby who can lend you stuff, they'll also give you hints for a successful hatch too.