Watch chicks hatching on OSU Extension's webcam

The hatch cam happens for a week each spring

Faculty and staff at the OSU Extension Office in Astoria set up cameras to bring you a livestream of chicks emerging from their eggs. Once they are fluffed up and ready, these precious chicks go home with Extension 4-H members to care for them.

Also see this 4-H Market Poultry Lesson Plans: From Egg To Animal.

Photo: Candi Bothum

Want to learn more?

OSU Extension's 4-H youth development programs across the state have animal science avian projects that include raising poultry and participating in county and state fairs.

Check it out

Other ways to get involved

Farm to School education provides students with educational activities related to agriculture, food, nutrition, and/or health. These activities can take place in gardens, classrooms or field trips.

Find out more

Photo by Dana Martin. (Cropped from original)

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