Life Cycle of a Chicken

A hen may lay 300 eggs in a year, but only if a rooster is present can the eggs contain hatchlings. Eggs take 21 days to hatch, but a newly hatched chick is up and moving within a day. Within three months, the chick has lost its yellow feathers and replaced them with adult feathers, ready to start the cycle again. 

Can’t get to a farm? Learn about the life cycle of a chicken with these easy-to-handle figures.

Suitable for ages 3+. Made from PVC, painted with non-toxic acrylic paints.