Life cycle explored

By Jessica Howard

Eggs are hatching throughout Moorabool Shire – not only on the farm, but also in the library!

A live hatching was held at the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh from Tuesday April 4, with the final chick emerging on Friday (April 7).

Staff member, Sam said the live hatching was part of a school holiday project, which allowed children to view the chicks hatching from their eggs during the first week, and meet them and learn about them during the second week.

The chicks were kept inside a brooder box complete with a heat light, bedding, feed and a waterer.

The school holiday project aims to teach children more about life cycle, as they visit the journey from the egg to the chicken.