Bunnyish Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 We ordered a hatching pack to have in class so that the children could hatch chicks and we could watch them grow etc, and learn about the resposibilities of looking after animals and esp baby animals etc etc Well we got a call today that the farm isnt able to supply us with a incubator etc, having the tell the children that they wernt getting their eggs to hatch was actually quite heart breaking as they were really looking frward to it, we had written chick rules to look after them, have put in so much effort teaching them all about the process etc to be let down i was pretty disappointed myself, was really looking forward to hatching some babies sooooo..... on the way home i thought.... maybe someone on here might have an incubator we could borrow to hatch some eggies out and return it after. The chicks would be rehome at the farm that let us down, so no worries about where to put them after, and would only be considering hatching out up to 6. If any kind sole does have an incubator the school could borrow or rent, we all in year 3 would be very very grateful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Aww, what an awful shame, how rotten of the farm to let you and the children down like that. Im so sorry i cant help you but im sure someone will be able to help you soon. Good luck and do let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 What rotten luck , I hope they have a good reason for disappointing the children (and their teacher ).....of course you could always incubate them yourself, tucked in your bra apparently, though how practical that would be especially if you happen to be a sports teacher jumping around all day I hope somebody comes up with a more practical suggestion ...have you put a message out to the parents in your school, somebody nearby may have an inccy you could borrow. Good luck, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyish Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 lol putting them in my bra i dont think would be a good idea!! PE on a tues and Games on a weds,... there could be trouble! We found out at the end of today so will put the message out tomorrow.. the area i teach in is rather 'upper class' and i dont think they 'do' chickens (not space in the 8 bedroomed houses with the perfect gardens!!) kiddies in my class (aged 7- didnt know a cockeral was a boy and a hen a girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Maybe have a look at incubator hire here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Incubator Hire here: http://www.chickenkeeper.co.uk/incubator-hire/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 kiddies in my class (aged 7- didnt know a cockeral was a boy and a hen a girl and these are 'upper class' kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 A sad fact of life today ...ranks right up there with milk comes from the supermarket and the inability to name the animal that beef comes from Ignorance is classless Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyish Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 yep - too busy with the DS's, Wii's, Xboxs etc etc to go out the garden and play!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There are a couple of bargain inncys on ebay at the moment too. And they seem to hold value too so you could always buy, ues and sell on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There are a couple of bargain inncys on ebay at the moment too. And they seem to hold value too so you could always buy, ues and sell on? Our school bought one a few years ago & rented it out to other schools in the area, and any parents who wanted to use it, I think it was £30 a go........might be worth asking the question of the PTA, that's how we funded ours, and as Em has said it would probably be perfectly sellable if the school didn't want to keep it on....... Perhaps the farm could help you out with a brooder & bits if the incy is the problem........ Where there's a will there's a way........ Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi When did you need it for? I have a spare inccy but its a manual turn one, a cheapo job and a bit tatty but it does the job You would be better with an automatic one though because of weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyish Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 oooh... well needed asap really, as for turning, im only 15ish min drive away (7mile), would i not be able to travel the inccy home for the weekend... heat the car up before leaving friday?? dunno if would work or be a good idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 this might be an option http://www.livingeggs.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
