Calebs Chicks
Chirping
Howdy! So. I am a mom that has a severely non verbal Autistic 11year old son. And we want to get chickens. Again. (I have had hens in past, but that was a few years ago.) Anyway- I am looking for recommendations for breeds that are excellent with children, and young adults. All have sensory issues, and some physically disabled as well as mentally. I am planning on looking into a actual 4 H group especially for these kids, and could use some direction?
Some guidelines:
- Prefered show stock available.
- sexed pullets if possible for kids who may live in burbs
- also, really important- breeders open to questions and guidance after initial purchase, although I will be doing as always- tons of research on breeds.
- Heritage?
So, tall order, but want to do this right. Very little activities out there for these special kids. Healthy ones anyway. Loved having and caring for chickens, ducks, and geese in past, and thought this would be a good starter project and maybe some raised garden beds for them too.....
Please- give me all and any suggestions. I appreciate it!
Some guidelines:
- Prefered show stock available.
- sexed pullets if possible for kids who may live in burbs
- also, really important- breeders open to questions and guidance after initial purchase, although I will be doing as always- tons of research on breeds.
- Heritage?
So, tall order, but want to do this right. Very little activities out there for these special kids. Healthy ones anyway. Loved having and caring for chickens, ducks, and geese in past, and thought this would be a good starter project and maybe some raised garden beds for them too.....
Please- give me all and any suggestions. I appreciate it!
