Henny Penny Hatching Chicken Hatching
	Menu Home Contact Us Franchises for Sale Access to Instructions and Resources Parents FAQ Taking Chicks Home Galleries Enquiry Form Breeds Student Project Resources		Nursing Homes The arrival of Henny Penny Hatching Unit at the residence is cause for great excitement for both residents and staff! The table top unit may be located either in the foyer or lounge or in any area that residents gather to socialize This no hassle birthing unit is delivered to your door , set up and tested by experienced staff who will take you through the simple operation requirements - feed, water etc. making sure you are quite happy and confident before they leave. ( We are on call 24 hours just in case) The dome incubator allows viewing throughout 350 degrees ( no jostling for position here!) The 15 fertile eggs supplied will hatch during the first week. The brooding area is set up to receive the new arrivals who will join the 3 day old chicks you will receive on day one! Imagine the excitement when individual eggs begin rocking, then piping , then finally out pops the newly born chicks! Many a nostalgic memory is recalled around the brooding area as residents recall very happy childhood experiences. Interaction with the chicks is encouraged, perhaps also some- one will take chicks to the bedridden residents just to make their day. Some comments received from Nursing Staff and Diversional Therapists:- "We were amazed at reaction of dementia unit residents - they loved it" "We found that residents who never usually spoke to each other - interacted!" "Grand-parents loved to show the children visiting them" "They loved watching the chicks instead of TV "		Venues Schools Childcare Nursing Homes Retail Other Welfare of Chickens Health Issues