Parrot hatches on Facebook Live to audience of millions
Among those watching the parrot hatch at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park was TV star Gok Wan.
A parrot was watched by millions on a livestream as it hatched out of its egg.
The eclectus parrot emerged from its shell at about 8pm on Tuesday, with the event broadcast on Lincolnshire Wildlife Park’s Facebook page via a series of live videos over two days.
Keepers at the park kept viewers entertained as they watched, with comments on the process, facts about parrots, and competitions.
Among those watching at home was TV star Gok Wan, who called to chat to the park’s chief executive Steve Nichols after he mentioned on the hatch stream that he was a fan of Mr Wan.
Staff check each one for a heartbeat, and any that prove to be fertile are put in an incubator.
With the egg hatched, staff will soon start carefully to hand-rear the chick before reintroducing it to the rest of the parrots.
