Petition · Department for Education
Ban egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries
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2,256 signatures
What the petition asks
We request:
- The immediate ban of all egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries.
- The development and promotion of alternative educational resources that communicate similar concepts without involving live animals.
- The immediate ban of all egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries.
- The development and promotion of alternative educational resources that communicate similar concepts without involving live animals.
We believe egg-hatching projects raise serious animal welfare concerns. Embryos can experience stress during artificial incubation, and many chicks are killed soon after hatching, sending a harmful message about the value of animal life. Incubators misrepresent the natural lifecycle by removing the mother hen, so children miss learning about maternal care and natural behaviour. Schools can teach life cycles effectively through videos, virtual simulations and classroom activities without using live animals.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,256
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
16 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.