Ducklings – 2 workshops (British Columbia)

An effortless project!

Easter is on its way. It’s the season of eggs, but not only chocolate ones. We mean real eggs! Dazzle the kids, and yourself, with this great project where you have the chance to witness the birth of adorable baby ducklings. This turnkey project includes the delivery of fertilized eggs, incubators, brooders, feed and bedding, training in the use of the equipment and returning the birds to the farm. The hardest part is having to say goodbye to these adorable offsprings…

Different options:

First option: project (2 visits)

1) Diversity in the animal kingdom (60 min)

The 2nd and 3rd visit can be made on the same day – conditions apply on delivery

2) Duckling workshop (60 min):

Workshop explaining the birth, with training on the use of equipment and care of the eggs (one week) and babies (one week). Growth observation sheet provided.

3) Delivery of 6 eggs, litter, food, an automated incubator and chicken coop (for a period of 15 days):

You have the choice of using your own incubators and brooders or renting our equipment.

4) Returning the ducklings to the farm and/or equipment:

Provide a large cardboard box to transport the ducklings.

Objectives at the elementary level:

• Classify living things according to their kingdom.
• List animals according to their class (mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians).
• Explain the different diets (carnivorous, herbivorous and omnivorous).
• Describe the physical characteristics that demonstrate an animal’s adaptation to its habitat.
• Describe the role of the male duck and female duck in reproduction.
• Describe the fertilization stages that will be reproduced in classroom (incubator).
• Describe the development of the embryo (oviparous).
• Record the development of each duckling on the notecards given for this purpose.
• Present the tasks and conditions to follow to increase the chances of survival for the ducklings.