harveypup Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hi all. Took Humbug into school today as George has been desperate to do a talk to his class about his beloved chooks. Was feeling a little aprehensive as he is in a year 5/6 mixed class and I wasn't sure if they would be interested or not. Well I was - George had prepared a very interesting talk about keeping pet chickens and about the battery farming industry versus free ranging and the WHOLE class sat enthralled and couldn't wait to ask questions at the end. Humbug behaved impeccably and let everybody have a stroke (being at the bottom of the pecking order I think she quite enjoyed being centre of attention ) The teacher then closed the talk with a discussion about empathy and asked the children to think about what they had learned and tell their families so that they could make informed choices about which eggs to buy in future. It was so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffik Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Awe, that's lovely! Well done to Humbug and George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 wow - well done George (and you and Humbug!) That's a great way to spread the word, let's hope each of those children goes back and at least gets their parents thinking about what eggs they buy. I bet that's something they will never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well done George, can't be easy taking mum and a Hen to school and making them behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Aww, that is so heartwarming! (hate that word, but that's how it feels ). Well done to Georgie and Humbug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Fantastic...I did the same last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Awwww I bet you're a real proud mum tonight! That would have made me cry, coz I'd be so proud of my son! Bless him. I hope you will buy him something nice for his hard work & doing so well! Well done George & Humbug!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well done George and Humbug I did the same last year for Sarah's class, and they were enthralled It's good to spread the word karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 FABULOUS!! What a great thing, and im so pleased to hear it. Even if a few children go home and tell mums and dads and they maybe change their minds about eggs - thats great! and well done Humbug you little star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Wow! I work in a reception class and have often thought about bringing in the hens to show them. However I wouldn't know what to bring them in, a box? Would I let them explore the classroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Great stuff. More chickens in schools please!! I transport my chooks in a cat carrier or cardboard box but I'm not sure about the clearing up after them if you let them go "on safari" in the classroom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Thanks for all your kind words Took Humbug up in a cat carrier with smallest section of roosting bars to help her feel secure and perch (tip from Christian I do believe). George informs me that 'everybody 'wants to come and visit so looks like we will be busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
