In April I picked up a kiwi egg from the shop at Pukeariki Museum in New Plymouth. You put it in water and keep watching. I hope I won't spoil the surprise by the addition of these photos - it was fun to watch the 'kiwi' hatch although it would have been nice if it looked a wee bit closer to the one on the box.
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Front of box |
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Rear of box |
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After 24 hours and 48 hours |
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After 72 hours |
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After 96 hours |
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A hatched kiwi! A lot of interest for $6.90. |