We were sorry to see our chicks leave WES after another successful hatching project run by Ms Cooper and Ms Ward.  The boys enjoyed watching 8 out of 9 eggs hatch and handling them as they grew quickly over the two weeks.  Just before they left us their legs had got longer, they developed a bit of an attitude, made more of a smelly mess and started spreading their wings.  (chicks not Year 11s!)

Once back on the farm in Yorkshire, the two males will be kept for their breeding programme; some of the hens may be kept for laying but may be given to small-holdings and primary schools in the farm's local area.