U Can Hatch Us - Hatchery
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Customers Have Cracking Good Time
Inglewood Library
It has been fun having the chicks here in the library, just watching kids faces light up as you take them down to see the chicks is great. Having said that though, adults alike are also fascinated with them, sitting with them for a time when they are in the library. We would like similar next time, this has been a huge success as far as I can see.
Marie, Librarian
Scarborough Library
We have had family after family coming to look at chicks, some returned to see if eggs had hatched. We sat two small chairs in front of the glass and children loved looking at them. We have enjoyed having them. A great success I would say.
Sheila, Librarian
Osborne Library
I think it's been a fantastic success. The parents have got as much out of it as the children. The folder that U Can Hatch Us gave us was full of information that many a parent spent time looking through and then pointing things out to their children. Some of the comments I was given were: "What a wonderful idea, who thought of it?"; "I could just stand here all day watching them" and "What happens when it is time for them to go back?" And, of course, I loved having them too.
Barbara, Librarian
Inglewood Library
The chickens have been a huge hit. Customers have been asking when we'll have something similar again. The beauty of the chickens is that we have them for 2 weeks (approx) and people have plenty of time to see and enjoy them. The other animal sessions we've had in the past (like Old Mac's Farm) are great but they're only here for an hour or two then they're gone - and lots of people don't even get to see them as they're aimed at children. Everyone has been enjoying the chickens - definitely a hit. Do they do ducklings?
Sue, Librarian
Mirrabooka Library
I just wanted to let you know how positively the patrons responded to the chicks - not just children - everyone was very interested in them. As well as the enjoyment people got out of watching the chicks, they got people talking to each other so a good social exercise with people who would not normally chat to each other doing so over the chickens. I think this was a really great program and would be very keen to have something like this again. And, of course, the staff are all in love - we are going to miss our babies!
Nicole, Librarian
Karrinyup Library
It was great having the hatching chicks in the library. We had a lot of positive feedback from the kids and parents. Some kids were coming in regularly to see how the chicks were doing. We also had quite a few older people who loved it and were reminiscing about how they used to keep chickens. They were easy to look after and I think that there was enough information provided by U Can Hatch Us to help us with looking after them. Rod was easy to get hold of when I had a couple of questions so that was helpful. We had one of the oldest chicks jump over the barrier very early on and Rod picked him up and also brought some more hatching eggs in the second week as he had some ready by chance.
Karena, Librarian
Osborne Library
Chicks were a great success, and really no trouble at all. Would be good to do it every year, as the fascination watching them hatch mesmerised everyone. We all (staff) had a ball the first week as we almost had them to ourselves during the day. We also became very adept at clearing the Library on time so we could have a quick "hold" before going home.
Jeanne, Librarian
Padbury Community Kindergarten
We have had the incubator and chicks from U Can Hatch Us for 4 or 5 years now. They are always well organised and reliable. Their equipment is certainly suitable for kindergarten children to watch this wondrous life cycle. Every year we say "How amazing for any kids to be able to sit and watch a chick hatch before their very eyes!" Thanks Robyn and Rod.
Lorraine Quayle, Teacher
Morley Library
The chick hatching display was an absolute hit - with young and old alike! Even the teenagers were enthralled with them and loved just watching them, let alone picking them up. It certainly was an educational experience for all.
Kelly Hall, Youth Services Librarian
Private House
I would recommend U Can Hatch Us for any home as my children loved holding the chicks and watching them grow. I also found them easy to look after and they weren't at all noisy. My kids are still asking about them and when they are coming back.
Jaime, Ocean Reef