Incredible Eggs News & Press, 2018/19

 

BBC News

County Durham school makes wheelchair for pet duck - June 2019

The school is hoping to build a pen for Jimmy, who is actually a girl, so she can call it her home permanently.

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News & Star

Ducklings provide therapy for Carlisle care home residents - May 2019

“It has been a really good piece of therapy for those living here, as all of our residents have some form of dementia. The animals bring out the best of some of the residents."

The care home previously hosted two batches of chicks - but this year’s additions have gone down a storm with residents.

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The Isle of Thanet News

Ramsgate Arts Primary watch miracle of life as ducklings hatch - May 2019

Early Years Learning Lead at RAPS said: “We have had chicks hatching with us for the last few years at RAPS but this was the first time we have ever experienced ducks. This was completely different and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed it. The children have experienced life cycles first hand and it’s not every day that you get to witness something being born."

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Banbury Guardian

Residents at a care home in Banbury enjoyed a cracking Easter with a visit from youngsters and the exciting arrival of five ducklings. - April 2019

“You could see from the residents’ and children’s reactions just how engaged they were when given the opportunity to look after the eggs and get close to such lovely ducklings once they hatched."

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Oxford Mail

Newborn chicks hatch at Rosebank Care Home, Bampton - April 2019

“The chicks give the residents a real purpose. They have watched over and cared for them ever since they were eggs and so to have the opportunity to see them grow has been a great privilege and a real honour.”

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Derby Telegraph

Easter treat for reception pupils - April 2019

 “They are learning about the lifecycles of animals and the world around them and actually seeing the ducklings hatch brings it all to life and makes the topic much more meaningful and purposeful."

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The Lady

Incredible Eggs - April 2019

The Lady talks to Jane Stuart from Incredible Eggs, the ethical provider of chick, duckling and grey partridge hatchling kits to nurseries, schools, care homes and domestic settings throughout England and Scotland.

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Eastern Daily Press

Chicks, ducklings and Easter bonnets - April 2019

"It was a busy last week of term for Norfolk’s schools as they prepared for the Easter holidays. We have been sent some wonderful photos for our School Report."

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Epilepsy Society

Chick It Out! Chicks Arrive In Russell House - April 2019

Sam Shears, Russell House's Activity Coordinator, said: "The arrival of the chicks in Russell House have demonstrated a real sense of community in Russell House. The residents help to look after them and they feel a sense of responsibility in doing so".

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Telegraph & Argus

Care home chicks spread some Easter joy at Bradford care home - March 2019

Home Manager at Crossley House said: “This has been a fantastic experience. The residents have loved interacting with the little chicks; this is definitely something we will look to do again next year.”

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This is Lancashire

Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home residents raise ducklings - March 2019

Manager Alison Harvey said: "It was surprising how many of the residents had chickens and ducks in their back gardens." Mrs Harvey says it also encourages people to bring their grandchildren in on visits.

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The Bolton News

Care Home Excellence Reward Scheme is creating new ideas in Bolton - February 2019

Residents and staff at Hazelbrook enjoyed the sight of the eggs hatching, and watching the newly hatched ducklings grow. 

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The Oxford Mail

Ofsted: Faringdon Pre-School rises from inadequate to good - May 2018

The inspector said "They provide activities that engage children's interest - for example, children eagerly watched their hatched ducklings and frogspawn."

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The Isle of Thanet News

Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils ‘transfixed’ by hatching chicks - May 2018

Teacher Sophie Spurrier is Early Years Lead at RAPS. She said: “The children were so excited to be able to watch the magical transformation from an egg in an incubator hatching into a fluffy chick. It is a perfect hands-on experience and is a brilliant way to learn. It is something they will never forget.”

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The Lincolnite

Poultry in motion at Lincoln care home - May 2018

Home Manager Becky Hunt said: “It’s been a great experience for our residents and one we hope to repeat next year.”

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West Sussex County Times

Henfield pupils enjoy chick hatching - May 2018

"This egg hatching experience uses ethically sourced providers, so after the eggs hatch, the chicks are collected and then live on a farm or are rehomed with hobby chicken keepers."

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Bexhill-On-Sea Observer

Pupils unruffled at life experience - May 2018

Cathy Andrews science lead at King Offa Primary Academy said: "Our hatching experience was truly unique, and all the children loved it. This was an excellent opportunity to teach the children about the life cycle of a duckling and educate them on a wide range of subjects, such as science, art and numeracy, as well as the different needs that animals have."

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Bracknell News

Ducklings are the stars of the class at Keep Hatch Primary School, Berkshire - May 2018

"Once the children have all had a chance to hold the ducklings, the rest of the school will come down to meet them. Everyone is very excited."

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Care Choices

Cracking news for care home as ducklings hatch in time for Easter - April 2018

Company Incredible Eggs who provide the equipment and support to enable home hatching, gave the care home the opportunity to incubate the ducklings and see them hatch. The ducklings are now off to their new home on a local farm.

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Mid Sussex Times

Young carers in Burgess Hill treated to 'Easter Experience' - April 2018

The care home in Birch Grove Road organised duckling viewings for 11 young carers.

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The Carer

Easter miracle as ducklings hatch at care home - April 2018

Ann Wallace said: “It was amazing to see them. I can’t wait until we hold them.”

Pat Whyatt commented: “Isn’t nature beautiful.”

Else Scattergood said: “In all my years, I have not seen anything like it. How lovely.”

Nancy Forsyth added: “I saw the first one hatching this morning. I’ve decided his name is Daffy.”

Gill Cottrell, senior care assistant at The Oaks Care Home, on Durban Street, said: “It’s been lovely seeing the reactions of all the residents. Everyone has loved the experience."

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The News

Residents at Fareham care home look after recently hatched ducklings - April 2018

"The ducklings have made people light up with joy and it's such a great sight to see. We all waited in anticipation for the first duck to appear and it was a wonderful sight to behold"

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carehome.co.uk

Delightful ducklings hatch at The Fernes - March 2018

Something wonderful has come to the residents at Barchester’s The Fernes Care Home. The residents have got to experience the joys of bringing new life to the world in the form of tiny little yellow ducklings thanks to Incredible Eggs!

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Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Manningtree High School homes five ducklings - March 2018

“The students absolutely loved watching the eggs hatch. During lessons they had loads of questions and it made the students desperate to get to their science lessons. The whole experience gave the school a real buzz and got everyone talking and excited about science and ducks.”

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The Standard

Chester primary school pupils' delight as chicks hatch before their very eyes - March 2018

"The children have enjoyed watching the hatching process and have been talking about the life cycle of hens and how to look after them.We have all enjoyed watching them in their cage and have also had them out to hold and stroke"

Fiona Wheatcroft, Reception Teacher, Oldfield Primary School

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Shropshire Star

"Mr. Pink has taken to his new home like a duck to water" - March 2018

"A Pekin duck was released in the grounds of Whittington Castle this week, and immediately headed for the moat - and to meet the other resident ducks and moorhens."

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Schools Week 

Oasis Academy Byron, London - March 2018

“It makes them understand the life-cycle so much better when they’ve seen them in the egg and when they come out,” said Jill Turner, the school’s science leader. 

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The Bolton News 

 Pet therapy at Albert Street Nursing Home, Bolton - March 2018

Home Administrator, Mrs Cunningham said: “It has been hugely successful, especially for residents with dementia. They enjoyed watching the ducklings being delivered, then watching the ducklings swimming and getting bigger as they were in the paddling pool.” 

It’s an exercise the staff will be keen to repeat. “We’d definitely recommend it.” 

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Teach Early Years Magazine/Website

Discover how your children can learn with Incredible Eggs - February 2018

Take two minutes to discover exactly how much children can gain from this hands-on and natural learning experience.

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