School: Ballyfin, Mountrath (roll number 15537)
- Location:
- Ballyfin, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Seosamh Mac Giolla Fhionáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 228
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- (continued from previous page)When we call the hens we say "Chuck Chuck Chuck" When calling the chickens we say "Chick Chick Chick."
When setting the hen eggs you must not wash them. When the eggs are being hatched no-one should make noise in the house. If you make noise it will kill the birds.
When calling the ducks we say "Feedy Feedy Feedy."
When calling the turkeys we say "Bee Bee Bee" When the turkeys lay their eggs we put a mark on one of the turkey's eggs for fear of a differand turkey laying her eggs with them. Especially when the turkey is hatching.
