birds & feathers

It is alleged that the first animal with feathers on earth existed 150 million years ago!! Some cannot fly at all and others can fly 500km in three days!!

Over the ages the Bird and it’s Feathers have been of great value to humans:

• With one Ostrich’s egg, I can feed 24 people
• His Feathers make ladies glimmer on  the cat walk
• Geese and Ducks sacrifice their feathers for pillows, duvets, fishing bait etc
• Discover how more than 90% of the humble Chicken is utilised by humans
• A Feather mask allow me to hide at the ball

Come learn more about other interesting facts regarding the Birds and it’s Feather, such as:

• Why is it called a bird?
• What do birds and humans have in common?
• Where do birds live and why do their nests look so different?
• Birds like peanutbutter?

We concentrate on the Chicken  and the fact that it is the most eaten animal on earth

• Here we visit the various Chicken industries especially for the older children and we discuss for example whether Organic necessarily means the Chicken had a good life AND does Hormone free mean Organic?
• Why are roosters a side product of the Chicken industry?
• Thank goodness for Vultures!!

We explore who are the enemies of the Bird, and the most important of all, how do we conserve them also how each child can make a difference to ensure that Birds stay part of our wonderful earth!

Whether it is the majestic Ostrich, colourful Peacock, the less attractive Maribu or the humble Chicken, we are eager to share our knowledge with you!!