EggSeeds Information

At EggSeeds we pride ourselves in an exceptional learning experience concentrating on high animal welfare and low energy consumption. We have taken the time to see what others do, we have taken feedback from teachers in South Wales and developed our hatching projects to better suit you, with consideration for the environment and the chicks' welfare and satisfaction. Our projects use top quality incubators for the hatching process that have a large transparent cover giving increased visibility. Larger brooding spaces give the group a better chance to see the chicks and more space for the chicks to run and play. We use energy efficient 'Electric Hen' brooders under which the chicks feel safe and cozy. Just like mother hen, they offer heat and a safe hiding place under which to snuggle and sleep. 'Electric Hen' brooders reduce the risks of burns and fires (a problem when using infra red lights) and, because of their low wattage, reduce the cost of running the equipment. Also they give increased space and allow the chicks to better self regulate their own body temperatures reducing risk of project complications. Why not set a group the task of working out the energy use and cost difference between bulbs and Electric Hens? Following feedback we now use heat treated dust free wood fibre for the brooder that absorbs the mess and odours better than other products. This also means that the chicks can carry out normall chicken activities without causing risk to themselves or making a mess in the project space. It is lovely watching them take a dust bath in the bedding. Can the group copy the chicks? Why not set the group a challenge to find out why chicks and chickens do this funny little behaviour? For the hatching period and first few days after we also provide antislip mats to use in the incubator and brooder to protect the chicks and support their first few steps and leg development. The overall project duration can be tailored to your needs. We are happy for the group to keep the chicks longer and we can offer ...