An economic miracle: five chicks slip in Trudering!

An economic miracle: five chicks slip in Trudering!

Kirchtrudering, Deutschland - A little miracle recently occurred in the parish garden of St. Peter and Paul in Kirchtrudering: parish vicar Gregor Schweizer brewed five chicks from eggs, which he bought in the supermarket. The story begins with his arrival in Trudering in September 2024 when he converted a dilapidated mulled wine into a chicken coop and got twelve hens from a breeder. There one of the hens caused excitement by starting to chuck - without the male counterpart, the jaw.

Swiss had the necessary know-how because he grew up on a farm and is well familiar with agricultural matters. In order to use the possibility that the hen may lay fertilized eggs, he bought six organic eggs in the supermarket. These eggs are not only a popular breakfast option, but can also be fertilized under certain conditions if taps live under the hens. The chicks finally slipped on June 28, after the breeding season was exceeded.

The first steps of the chicks

To feed the little caramel colors, the chicks get cooked eggs. First they stay in the stable to protect them from possible predators. Children from the surrounding area, including the local kindergartens and schools, have now discovered the chicks as an attraction. Swiss distributes note with Bible quotes from the Gospel of Matthew with a lot of dedication, which makes the visits of the children even more exciting.

Swiss sets itself the task of educating the children about the rearing and the needs of chickens. So you not only find out how eggs arise, but also what species -appropriate and care these animals need. These findings are particularly relevant because European legislation places high demands on the keeping of chickens for ecological farming.

A look at the corn conservation

In ecological agriculture, the well -being of the animals is one of the top commandments. Organic farms offer the chickens outlet so that they can move freely during the day and be able to scratch for food. The chickens also have the opportunity to take dust baths to free their plumage from parasites and go into their stables on their own at night to rest there. People like Gregor Schweizer want to build on these findings and give the children an understanding of animal welfare.

The conversations with the children and visitors not only result in joy and amazement at the chicks, but also a deeper awareness of the origin of food. With all fun and storytelling, there is also an important message in the room: the appreciation for animals and food should always be very popular to sensitize future generations.

What this little miracle shows in Trudering is not only the possibility of being able to hatch chicks from the supermarket, but also that you can bring a lot of joy into the community with a creative approach and a little commitment. Gregor Schweiz not only strengthens local cohesion, but also contributes to environmental awareness - an example that should make school.