Ducklings – 1 workshop (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:

Second option: workshop project (1 visit)

The 1st and 2nd visit can be made on the same day – conditions apply on delivery

1) 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.

2) 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.

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

Provide a large cardboard box to transport the ducklings.

Objectives at the elementary level:

• Describe the role of the male and female in reproduction.
• Describe the fertilization stages that will be reproduced in the classroom (brooder).
• Describe the development of the embryo (oviparous).
• Present the tasks and conditions to follow to increase the chances of survival for the ducklings.
• Record the development of each duckling on the notecards given for this purpose.
• Distinguish a male duckling from a female duckling.