Talk about a science experiment in action. This morning when I came in the office we had three chicks, who had just hatched in the incubator. Usually all of our eggs hatch at one time. However this time we had some extra eggs and went ahead and put them in the refrigerator. After a week we had just about six left so we put those in the incubator with the others. We weren't sure if they would hatch, or if the hatch rate would be as high but we thought we should at least try. During the course of the day five of the six have hatched. We are going to give the last egg until the end of the week. If you would like to come out to the 4-H office (O. P. Owens Agricultural Center) and see the cuties, please feel free to stop by. They love visitors, especially those who talk with them.
Also, just an update, we are starting to hear from our schools. Green Grove Elementary had 13 out of 16 eggs hatch that is an 81% hatch rate. Mary Savage said he students loved the chicks and even got on the specially modified chick floor and watched them as they walked around. She said she is ready to do it next year!
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