Little Hatchers Club

A Hands-On Hatching Experience for Kids

The Bloom & Bray Farm Little Hatchers Club is a hands-on learning experience where families get to watch a duckling develop and hatch right in their own home.

Over the course of about 28 days, kids can observe the fascinating process of life forming inside an egg. Families will be able to candle the eggs to watch the duckling develop, track the progress in their Hatcher’s Journal, and experience the excitement of hatch day when the ducklings finally emerge.

It’s a fun and memorable way for children to learn about science, life cycles, and the miracle of creation.

What’s Included in Your Hatch Kit

Each Little Hatchers Club kit includes everything you need to successfully hatch ducklings at home.

• Incubator with automatic egg turner
• 3 fertilized duck eggs from Bloom & Bray Farm
• Safe warming plate for the brooder
• Bloom & Bray Hatch Box that converts into a brooder
• Bedding starter pack
• Duckling starter feed
• Step-by-step Hatch Guide
• Kids Hatcher’s Journal
• Official Little Hatcher Certificate

Families only need to provide two small bowls for food and water and a safe indoor space for the brooder.

What Happens After Hatch Day?

Families can choose to:

🐥 Keep their ducklings
or
🌿 Bring them back to Bloom & Bray Farm, where your child can help release the duckling into our flock.

This makes for a really special moment (and adorable photos) and allows families who don’t have space for ducks to still enjoy the full experience.

Ducklings returned to the farm will become part of the Bloom & Bray Farm flock.

Cost

Upfront cost: $235 Hatch Kit: $135
Equipment Deposit: $100

Equipment deposit is refunded once the incubator and warming plate are returned.

Have more than one little hatcher? Additional Hatcher Journal and Certificate sets are available for $5 per child.

For Schools & Classrooms

The Little Hatchers Club is also available for schools and classrooms. The program fee is $250, which includes delivery of the hatching kit, pickup of the equipment if needed, and 20 Little Hatchers journals and hatching certificates for students. Additional journals & certificates are available for $5 each if your class has more students.

Students will observe the incredible process of life developing inside the egg and experience the excitement of watching ducklings hatch right in their classroom.

After the program is complete, the ducklings and equipment can be picked up by Bloom & Bray Farm, or your class may choose to schedule a field trip to the farm for release day.

Spring Hatch Club

Our Spring Little Hatchers Club begins in April 2026.

Only 20 hatch kits are available for the season.

These kits also make a wonderful gift for children who love animals and hands-on learning.

Reserve Your Hatch Kit

If you’d like to be part of the Bloom & Bray Farm Little Hatchers Club, please contact us.

📍 Bloom & Bray Farm – Boyd, Texas

How It Works

1. Reserve Your Hatch Kit
Choose your pickup or shipping date and reserve your Little Hatchers Club kit.

2. Take Your Hatch Kit Home
Set up the incubator and place the eggs inside within 48 hours.

3. Watch the Magic Happen
Over about 28 days, kids can candle the eggs, track development, and watch the ducklings hatch.

4. Meet Your Ducklings
Care for your ducklings in the brooder while they dry and grow.

5. Keep or Return Your Ducklings
Families may keep their ducklings or bring them back to Bloom & Bray Farm where kids can help release them into our flock.

Why Kids Love Little Hatchers Club

• Watching a duckling move inside the egg
• Candling the eggs to see development
• The excitement of hatch day
• Caring for the ducklings in their brooder
• Receiving their Official Little Hatcher Certificate

You’re Keeping Your Ducklings — Let’s Get Ready!

If your family decides to keep your duckling, congratulations! Raising a duckling can be a fun and rewarding experience. Ducklings grow quickly, so their needs will change over the next few weeks.

And remember — if at any time you decide ducks are not the right fit for your family, you are always welcome to bring them back to Bloom & Bray Farm, no matter their age. We are always happy to welcome them back into the flock.

Here are a few important things to know to help your duckling stay healthy and happy.

A Larger Brooder

As your duckling grows, it will need more space than the hatch box brooder. A plastic storage bin, stock tank, or larger brooder setup works well. Be sure to keep clean bedding such as pine shavings on the bottom to keep the space dry and comfortable.

Continued Heat Source

Ducklings need a heat source for the first few weeks of life. A warming plate or heat lamp should be provided until they are fully feathered, usually around 5–6 weeks old. Make sure the ducklings have room to move away from the heat if they get too warm.

Proper Feed

Ducklings should be fed waterfowl starter feed or chick starter feed that contains niacin, which is important for healthy leg development. If the feed does not contain enough niacin, brewers yeast can be added as a supplement.

Always provide fresh water alongside their feed. Ducklings need water nearby when eating so they can properly swallow their food.

Safe Water Access

Ducklings love water but should only have shallow dishes for drinking while they are very young. They should not be allowed to swim unsupervised until they are older and have developed more feathers and natural oils.

Clean Bedding

Ducklings grow quickly and can be messy. Bedding should be changed regularly to keep the brooder clean and dry.

Moving Outdoors

Ducklings can usually move outside once they are fully feathered, typically around 5–6 weeks of age, and the weather is warm enough. They will need a safe enclosure to protect them from predators and a sheltered place to sleep at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need experience hatching eggs?
No! Everything you need is included in your hatch kit, along with a step-by-step hatch guide.

Do we have to keep the ducklings?
No. Families are welcome to bring the ducklings back to Bloom & Bray Farm, located in Boyd, Texas, where children can help release them into our flock.

How often do we need to handle the eggs?
Not very often. The incubator included in your hatch kit has an automatic egg turner, so the eggs turn on their own throughout most of the incubation period. Families typically only need to handle the eggs a few times, such as when candling them to observe development and when preparing for hatch day.

How long do we keep the equipment?
The incubator and warming plate are returned 35 days after pickup or delivery.

What if the eggs don’t hatch?
Eggs are fertile, but hatch success cannot be guaranteed. If no development is visible by Day 7, you may request replacement eggs.

Is this good for classrooms or homeschool groups?
Yes! The Little Hatchers Club is a wonderful science and life cycle learning experience for families, homeschool groups, and classrooms.

What ages is Little Hatchers Club best for?
Little Hatchers Club is designed for children of all ages, but it is especially exciting for kids between ages 4–12 who enjoy animals and hands-on learning. Younger children love watching the ducklings hatch, while older kids enjoy candling the eggs and tracking development in their Hatcher’s Journal.

How much space do we need for the brooder?
The brooder setup is compact and designed to fit easily in most homes. A small table, counter space, or corner of a room works well. The ducklings only stay in the brooder for a short time before they are returned to the farm or moved to their new home.

Little Hatchers Clubhouse

If your family decides to keep your ducklings after your Little Hatchers Club experience, we have the perfect little home waiting for them.

The Little Hatchers Clubhouse is a charming A-frame duck house designed to give your ducks a cozy and safe place to rest at night. It is the perfect size for any backyard and it’s the perfect first home for the ducklings your family helped hatch.

Price: $350

Options Available:
• Free pickup at Bloom & Bray Farm
• Local delivery available for an additional fee

These houses are a wonderful way to continue your Little Hatchers Club journey at home and give your ducks a special place to call their own.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Little Hatchers Clubhouse, just let us know and we’ll help you get one ready for your family.

Important Note
Domestic ducks should never be released into ponds, parks, or the wild. If your family is unable to keep your duckling, Bloom & Bray Farm will always welcome them back into our flock so they can continue to live safely on the farm.