"Do chickens love Me?"
*Pet chickens may love their owners, but it's difficult to say for sure. Yes, they recognize the faces of their owners and may jump into their owner's lap or cluck affectionately at them. This could be evidence of a strong bond of love, or it could simply be a response to the routine of being fed.
Likely, this Rhode Island Reds Chickens often follow me around and enjoy playing with me. They’ll also peck around my feet or my hands, they know in what’s thought to be an affectionate gesture, which could be because I associate them with their feeding time.
The best way to bond with them is to consistently provide it with attention and food — this teaches associating you with positive feelings.
Talking to my pet (chickens) so that they learn what my voice sounds like. Chickens recognize distinct words and phrases, so you can even teach them to expect food with certain calls.
The more time I spend with them (chickens) and the more consistent I am, the more likely it is that they’ll trust me and develop a bond.*
What Backyard Chickens Can Teach Kids
Children and chickens may not seem as natural a combination as a child and a puppy, but you may be surprised at the bonding experience your family can have with a flock of chickens.
Keeping a small flock of chickens in the backyard is much more than a passing fad or trend and is slowly working itself into the fabric of life for families all over the country and from all walks of life. More people are happily learning that chicken keeping is an activity that the whole family can get involved in.
Like planting a garden – and getting even the smallest of children excited about growing their own food to eat – teaching kids about responsibility and empathy for animals, even (or especially) those that provide our breakfast, is a powerful and important lesson.
Small children can help collect eggs, scatter treats for the chickens, and learn how to refill feeders. Older kids can be responsible for making sure waterers are full, cleaning the coop, and helping to round up the flock at the end of the day.
Chickens are fairly low maintenance and don’t require much other than daily feed and water, but they do need to be locked up in a secure coop at night to keep them safe from predators. If the kids are a bit older, their abandoned playhouse can be quite easily transformed into an adorable chicken coop.
A garden shed also is simple to convert into a coop – although not many are willing to give up their potting shed! But maybe sectioning off an area and allowing the chickens one small section would work. For those who are more handy, building a small coop is a great weekend project that the whole family can help with.
"Keeping Chickens With Kids"
She still, really have a grasp on the idea that animals were living things, and she had a LOT of energy. She still does! Now, after months later into having our flock, and I really can't imagine what she would be like without them around. Maybe a little less enthusiastic about heading outside for chores?! I know that we made the best choice. She has learned and grown so much by caring for chickens! I'd love to share some reasons why I think raising chickens with a child, even a toddler, can be really awesome!
"RESPONSIBILITY"
Not every single day is wonderful, not by a long shot! We still have lots of moments where we have to remind her to be more gentle, to not kick at the chickens, to help us collect eggs or feed them when she's not in the mood to. It's a process, and it's not perfect. But even on the frustrating days, it's fun to see how these chickens have made our lives so much happier!
The chickens need food, water, shelter, clean bedding, time outside to free range, check ups for illness, and Ara's favorite... treats! We do similar things each day, but for the most part, every single day includes a new adventure. I feel that it is necessary to be adaptable because every single day Ara changes, too! There are days where she wakes up with eagerness than the day before. It's amazing! With that said, we try to keep the chickens as something that she can rely on to be there even on our wildest days. Every day is not the same, but we try to go out and check for eggs in the mornings and afternoons. We make sure they have food together and fresh water and Ara gets to give them a treat and some cuddles. She help me clean the coop, but she asks all of the time, "Can Ara do it? I want to do it!" and by the time she's big enough, I am sure she will not be saying that any longer!!!
MORNING ROUTINE
"BE RESPONSIBLE"
I know children love to play and yes, we're in our childish memories too way back before.. Though, it might be even better if we want them to be a "responsible children" in their age right, now.
Every meal, I feed the chickens. They are there, eager to help me. They also get pecked and say, "I don't wanna feed them anymore"! (bursting with a little pain) Again, by the next day, they are here again 😂 🤣... So, this our way to help them educate and be a responsible children.
When foods are the source of life. Children are the hope of our nations. Scarcity brought malnutrition to children and amongst the people in the world. I am happy to share this with you Though, I am a raiser this is my way to help my community. Giving them Education, Responsiblity and Livinghood. We make sure every chickens we harvested we can give back to the society tru Feeding. ☺ ♥