katieadams Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi all - I've agreed to take our most placid chicken into Hannah's school to show the kids because their topic is food this term I know some of you've done it before, any tips??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 A handout with a few vegetarian recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Take a few 'muddy' eggs (not too muddy) and show them what an egg looks like when its not from a supermarket Cracking one on to a plate will show the kids how the yolk looks differerent - if you can get your hands on some cheapo supermarket eggs ask them to compare the contents without sticking their hands in take some feed and show them what she eats Take some hand cleansing gel with you A mock up nesting box with some bedding and a few eggs in will give a visual A puppy cage is good to keep the hen away from the kids when they arent stroking her - better visibility than a cat carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 take some of they're feed aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I took Purkinje and one of the cream legbars into school, then Purkinje and Theodore. A bit different because it was for a sixth form open evening, but we had them in a cat carrier inside a covered rabbit run on newspaper so its easy to clean up We had a couple of tables with photos, eggs, samples of the different feed and then the incubator set up with (unfertile) eggs in. Maybe print off a few colourful posters with facts on to get them interested and have a look at Omlets school downloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Our girls have been into school, brownies and guides on various occasions and they seem to love every minute of it, although watch out for them panting if they get too hot. I devised a quizz for the children, took in eggs, feed and some large printed out photos. Be prepared for loads of questions, some daft and others very astute I have never known so many small children sit still and quiet for so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Some great tips there peeps thanks Going to try and get my hands on a puppy crate and will do most of the other tips - should be aherm, fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Take some old tea towels so that they can have the chickens on their laps. Get the teacher to make sure that none of the children are allergic to feathers, and that they all wash their hands thoroughly afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
