Day ten of the chick diary

Today the chicks are running about a lot more. They are eating loads of food which means they are pooing a lot (even in their water bowl! yuck!!) They are still sleeping lots; cuddling into each other and resting their heads on the corner of the newspaper.

Zoe says 'some are yellow and some are golden and they're so cute!'

Connie says 'they are cute and they are beautiful. Their wings are feathery and white.'

Abi says 'they are fluffy now and yellow. When they first came out of the egg they were wet and dark brown.'

Noor says 'the chicks are beautiful. I will be cross on Friday when they go back to the farm because I want the chicks to stay here!'

Their necks are getting really long so they can reach things up high and can reach over the side of their food bowl. They are starting to clean themselves and each other with their beaks. 

We have also been making chicks using shapes. We used circles and triangles mainly, but different sizes.

Day nine of the chick diary

Holly says 'the chicks will be adults soon, they will go to the farm and be cockerels and hens'.

Asmaa says 'the chicks have grown over the weekend and they are sleeping in their food. Some of the chicks are yellow, some of the chicks are brown".

Aminah says 'the chicks are cute and yellow and fluffy, some are brown".

Maya says 'the chicks are sparkly and shiny".

Today we saw the chicks stretch their wings out and stretch their legs out. They are still sleeping lots, and like snuggling each other. Sometimes they crawl over each other and fly into each other.

We got to hold the chicks today. We sat in a circle and either held or stroked them. Some of them sat still and some them flapped their wings.

Day eight of the chick diary

The chicks are doing well, eating, drinking, sleeping and playing lots. Their wings are starting to form and they are getting even more feathers.

They love snuggling up to each other when they sleep and have started to flap around the broader box, on to the food bowl and even on to the top of the water tray!

Their feathers have stayed the same colours, we wondered whether they'd all turn yellow, but we still have three yellow ones and six golden ones.

They have loved their break with baby Thomas and Inca the dog, but they are very much looking forward to seeing all the children tomorrow back in school :-)

Day seven of the chick diary

The chicks have having a cracking holiday and an egg-cellent time :-) They are getting bigger every day and becoming stronger on their feet; running and flapping around the brooder box.

They have started to stretch their necks out when they are being inquisitive, usually when someone comes close to the box. 

They have definitely found their voices; chirping very loudly. When one starts the others join in, which baby Thomas finds very funny :-)

Day six of the chick diary

Saturday, day six. The chicks have settled into their temporary home for the bank holiday weekend, at Mrs Edwards' house. They are entertaining baby Thomas well! They are growing bigger and fluffier by the minute.

They are still sleeping lots and have even been sleeping in their food bowl!!

Day five of the chicks diary

Friday - We have been looking after our chicks well today. They are two days old now. They are eating and drinking well and growing strong! 

We have been counting in two's in our maths lessons.

We have made a superb display about the life cycle of an egg / chick. Come and see it!

Day four of the chick diary

We had another chick hatch early this morning, bringing our total to nine! 

We moved the chicks into the brooder box here they have warmth from a light, food and water.

They are still very sleepy, even falling asleep standing up. 

Jack says "they are fluffy and yellow and beautiful."

Max says "they are yellow and creamy".

Nathan says "they are yellow, fluffy and nice. I like them."