Family hatching kit
Hatch guarantee
One-time payment
$300 / kit
+ refundable deposit
What’s included
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ALL-IN-ONE KIT. Everything your family needs to hatch baby chicks in your living room and raise them for about 10 days.
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WE’RE WITH YOU THE WHOLE TIME. Includes a paperback instruction manual, follow-along videos and a real person to speak with any time you’re unsure.
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WE HANDLE EVERYTHING. We drop off the kit, set it up at your house, and pick everything up when you’re done.
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Drop-off
Pickup
Hatch dayBy booking, you agree to our Rental Agreement and Liability Waiver.
Perfect for every kind of family
Birthdays
Pick a session where hatch day lands in birthday week. It’s a birthday present nobody else will think of.
Summer activity
July and August sessions give kids something to check on every morning of the holidays.
Homeschool
Four weeks of real science at home, from candling the eggs to watching the first chick pip.
Farm-curious families
Find out what raising chickens is really like, without building a coop.
Watch your chicks grow
Turn off the lights, hold the candler up to an egg, and you can see the chick growing inside.
A tiny dark spot. The embryo is just starting to form.
“I would absolutely recommend Hatch and Learn to anyone looking for an engaging and well-supported chick hatching experience, whether in a classroom or at home.”
Frequently asked questions
Help CentreHow much does a kit cost?
$300 per kit, including delivery, setup and pickup. We don’t charge HST because the CRA considers us a small supplier. There’s also a $125 security deposit, which we refund on pickup day.
How much space does the setup need?
Not much. The incubator takes up about a square foot. The brooder box is about 1.5 by 3 feet and needs to be near an outlet for the heat lamp. Keep both away from drafty windows and doors, and away from heaters.
Is it noisy or smelly?
Chicks are mostly quiet, but they can get noisy when something startles them. If you clean the brooder every day, you won’t notice a smell.
Could the chicks hatch overnight?
Yes, it happens. Unless you’re lucky, you probably won’t see a chick the moment it comes out. You will hear them peeping once they’re getting ready to hatch, though.
Can we go away for a few days during the rental?
Yes, during the first 17 days. The incubator does most of the work, and the water usually lasts about 3 days before it needs a top-up, so a day or two away is fine. From around day 18 you’ll want to be home, because the eggs will be hatching and the chicks will need care soon after.
Is it OK if we have pets at home?
Yes. Dogs and cats do get curious about the chicks, so set up somewhere you can keep pets away.
Can the kids hold the chicks?
Yes. Good hygiene is important so no one gets sick by accident. Wash hands before and after. Don’t eat or drink while holding the chicks, don’t kiss them, and don’t touch your eyes until you’ve washed up. Keep a close eye on kids while they handle the chicks, both to keep the birds safe and to make sure everyone washes up after.
Can we keep the chicks?
Ask us and we’ll talk about it. We want to know the chicks are going to a home with the space and experience to care for them. Once you adopt them, we can’t offer support for raising them.
What if none of the eggs hatch?
Check your eggs by day 9. If none are developing, let us know and we’ll swap them for eggs we’ve been incubating, so they still hatch on schedule. If none of those hatch, our Hatch Guarantee covers it. We’ll refund you in full and drop off some chicks for your kids or students to enjoy. You’ll have them for about a week, and we’ll pick them up on the last day of the program. The rental isn’t extended.