General
 Is it difficult to hatch chicks in the classroom?
With the Living Eggs Chicken Hatching Programs it is really easy. Everything is provided, and help is just a phone call away.
Are there manuals and notes for us to refer to?
Comprehensive teacher notes and incubation manuals are provided on our CD-Rom.
Are programs available in a limited area or Australia wide?
The Hatch from Scratch program is available Australia wide, however the Ready Hatch program is only available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Sunshine and Gold Coasts.
Who books programs like these?
Living Eggs programs are ideal for Schools, Kindergartens, Child Care Centres, School Holiday Programs, Nursing Homes and Hostels.
How do we book either program?
Simply complete one of  on this Website, or call us on 1800 673 447
How soon can we book a kit?
Details of dates available are on this Website, or give us a call on 1800 673 447. Go to
Ready Hatch
What is the Ready Hatch Program?
The Ready Hatch program is a two week chicken hatching program.
Everything is provided for you to successfully hatch and raise
chicks in your classroom.
What do we need to provide for the Ready Hatch program?
The only thing you will need to organize is a table and access to power.
Everything else is supplied.
How long until they hatch?
The chicks hatch two to three days after the kit is delivered.
How many eggs do we receive?
We provide 10 eggs with each kit.
Can we move the incubator once it is set up?
We suggest the incubator remain stationary once it is set up to ensure a successful hatch rate, however once the chicks are in the brooder box, they may be moved as often as you wish.
Is the feed provided?
Yes, special chick crumble is provided with the kit.
Can we keep the chicks?
Yes, you are welcome to keep the chicks. There are pages in the back of the manual outlining the raising and care required for chicks.
Alternatively, we take the chicks back at the end of the program.
What happens to the chicks once we return them?
Chickens returned to us are generally used for free range egg production.
Can we tell the males from the females?
Chicken sexing is a specialized area, and is usually done when the chick is one day old. Unfortunately, after this it is very difficult to tell until the chickens are close to maturity.
Hatch From Scratch
What is the Hatch from Scratch program?
The Hatch from Scratch program is a five week chicken hatching program. This program allows students to watch and monitor the development of the embryo from fertile eggs stage to hatching.
What do we need to provide?
The incubator, eggs and everything you need to incubate them is provided, along with suggested instructions on how to build a brooder box for them. A comprehensive list is supplied with the kit.
How long until they hatch?
The incubation of an egg is 21 days.
How many eggs do we receive?
Two dozen eggs are provided with the kit, to allow for losses during the incubation process.
Can we move the incubator?
The incubator and eggs can be moved up to day 18 of incubation - with care. We suggest the incubator remain stationary during the last three days. However, once the chicks are hatched and in the brooder box, they can be moved as often as you like.
Is the feed provided?
Feed is not normally provided with the Hatch from Scratch program, however if you do experience difficulties obtaining it, we can supply at a minimal cost.
Can we tell the males from the females?
Chicken sexing is a specialized area, and is usually done when the chick is one day old. Unfortunately, after this it is very difficult to tell until the chickens are close to maturity. |
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