CSU Extension of Arapahoe County Embryology
Meet the Chicks | More about raising chickens | Embryology in the classroom
Hatch Cam Recording
Virtual Embryology Lessons
Session 1 – Intro to Embryology
Session 2 – Candling Eggs
Session 3 – Brooder and Hatching Process
Embryology Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our 4-H Poultry Project!
Meet the Chicks
Buff Orpington
Heavy, dual purpose breed, and an excellent egg layer. Known to lay well in winter months too.
Barred Rock
Dual purpose, broody chickens that will make good mothers and don’t mind the cold. They lay large, brown eggs.
Ameraucana
Medium sized chickens with colorful feather patterns. Primarily used for eggs which are large and blue/green in color.
Maran
Dual purpose chickens. Make great layers. Lay dark brown eggs.
Rhode Island Red
Known for being the best egg layer as a dual purpose breed. They lay large, brown eggs.
More about raising chickens
Backyard Chickens – The Basics
Webinar on Considerations for Raising Chickens
Brooding and Rearing Chicks for the Family Flock
Embryology in the Classroom
Embryology will be offered on a very limited basis for 2024/2025 school year.
We are no longer able to provide hatching eggs to schools not using our incubators or part of our in-school program.
Please email Claudia Meeks at cmeeks@arapahoegov.com for program availability.
Embryology Programming Options