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Video - The chick rearing process

Published on June 23, 2010, by Nigel Jarrett

A short video with Nigel sharing the rearing process of the young cranes at WWT's Crane School with fantastic footage of crane chicks.

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A young crane swims his way to fitness

Published on May 14, 2010, by Nigel Jarrett
Larry the young crane takes a swim

Extra PE lessons are being given to a common crane to help him keep up with the rest of his classmates. 

'Lazy Larry' – as he has been nicknamed – stands out from the 24 birds being brought up at Crane School 2010 as he seems to lack a bit of get up and go.

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Watch the first tiny crane steps

Published on April 28, 2010, by Nigel Jarrett

Today we managed to catch some video footage of this crane chick's first steps after it had hatched.

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Watch the first crane eggs hatching

Published on April 27, 2010, by Nigel Jarrett

Just a few short hours after an epic 17 hour road trip from Germany the first eight crane chicks have successfully hatched at the special crane rearing facility at WWT Slimbridge.

Only hours after arriving the first chick hatched, followed by seven more, to the surprise and delight of me and crane ‘mummy’ Amy who had been anxiously awaiting their arrival at Slimbridge.

The next few days should see more chicks hatch at WWT Slimbridge. But in the meantime, you can share with us the special moments when the first cranes hatched!

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