Embryology studies the developmental process of the chicken embryo while still in the egg. Students can examine the formation of the bird, starting from a tiny heartbeat to a feathered and fully developed chick. The Embryology program has become a popular spring lesson in schools and home-school programs across Vermont.  This hands-on activity is an exciting adventure which students remember years down the road.

Order & Participant Workshop Deadlines:

• Incubator orders - Friday, March 21
• Eggs and supplies - Tuesday, April 1
• Registration for educator/participant workshop - Tuesday, April 1
• Educator/participant workshop - Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m.

Download the 2025 Embryology Project Packet (PDF) for additional project details and dates, order and registration forms

Programming questions - 4-H Educator Martha Edwards Manning at (802) 656-7621, home phone (802) 827-3913 or text (very poor cell service for calls) (802) 782-5056

For registration or order questions - Peggy Manahan, (802) 656-7610 or peggy.manahan@uvm.edu

For questions, or to request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email 4-H Educator Martha Manning at (802) 6567621 or martha.manning@uvm.edu by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, so we may assist you.