Chicken Love

Thursday night was Open House. It's that annual event where kids clean their desks, lay out their best work and teachers reapply their lipstick to great families in the evening. This year, Open House was a memorable one for our school community because a baby chick hatched during the event, as if on cue.

Kids and parents gathered around to get a look for themselves of the miracle of a chicken hatching from an egg. Cell phones came out and videos were shot and we are sure that they were posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Mrs. Pillers is the proud teacher of the first arrival this Spring! 

We are hoping that there are more on the way as we continue Hatching Healthiness at Moss Haven Elementary!

Remember The Birds!

Winter takes a toll on our feathered friends. They have to constantly scrounge for food and water. You can help them make it through the cold Winter season. 

Birds need water, so make sure they have access to a bird bath. One can easily be made from clay pots and a saucer. If it freezes, just pour hot water over it to make sure it returns to a liquid. Remember to check it at morning and the end of the day.

Keep a bird feeder filled during the barren Winter months for the hungry birds. Make sure that it is high enough and not too close to the tree trunk to discourage pesky rodents and squirrels. 

If you don't have a bird feeder, you can make a flock block.
Flock Block Recipe It can be a cute shape like the one above or you can pour into a mold. You can also purchase one at a garden center. 

 Backyard birds are part of our local ecosystem and they are here for a reason. They are great for pest control. Many birds eat insect pests like, aphids, mosquitoes and spiders. Birds are pollinators. They bounce from flower to flower to add boost for extra blooms on your plants. Some birds help with weed control. They love to eat weed seeds, which will cut down on the ones growing in your yard. So, take good care of them while they are in your backyard. 

By observing birds you can learn many things about them. You can see migrations, courtship, seasonal plumage changes and nesting behaviors just by looking out your window.  

If you want to learn more about attracting and caring for backyard birds you can find it here:
Benefits of Attracting Birds
Helping Birds

How To Attract Birds To Your Garden