OUR METHOD

Eyed trout eggs

Self contained hatchery units comprising chiller, aquarium, pump and related equipment are installed by us either just before or after Christmas into an appropriate classroom location. In February approximately 250 Brown Trout or Salmon eggs are delivered by us with Environment Agency permission. Under teacher supervision a group of chosen children oversee the hatching, nurturing, feeding and general progress of the fry for up to 12 weeks prior to release with great ceremony into their local river. The number of fish surviving to release stage is in part dependant upon the children’s engagement with the project. In almost every case we find the scheme enthusiastically embraced by both children and teachers.

Location of hatchery unit into school takes approximately two hours. The officers involved are very happy to give a talk to the school or class on the day allotted. This is a normal part of the service and enjoyed by all. The whole unit is unobtrusive and self contained.