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Lifeskills Challenge

Incubating fertilised chicken eggs and caring for hatchling chicks

Challenge reference: 8327

Notional learning hours  10
Level Level 1
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will learn to care for chicks from incubating fertilised chicken eggs to managing their wellbeing in a brooder.
Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Make sure that the incubator is set up properly and that the fertilised eggs are cared for.

  2. Check on the progress of the fertilised eggs.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Find a safe, appropriate place to set up the incubator, being mindful of safety considerations such as not being in high traffic areas where the incubator might suffer a knock, or in a place vulnerable to cold or predators.
    • Manage the fertilised eggs carefully, planning how the eggs will be transferred into the incubator and using gentle hands.
    • Consider health and safety issues such as wearing gloves if needed when handling the eggs and washing hands before and after the activity.
    • Regularly monitor the eggs, making sure they notice if there are any changes in the way the eggs appear and respond appropriately.
    • Regularly check that the incubator remains in good working order.

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