kids and chickens

  1. Z

    Hi all!! Pullets aquired yesterday !!

    Hi all!! My journey to chickens has been kinda long, I loved chickens as a child but had over 4 and always died overnight. I did a lot of wrong things as a child but never tried again. A few years ago we finally moved into a home so I talked to my husband about getting chickens but he was...
  2. Z

    Newbie: Kids + Hens + Alternative Coop/Run

    Hi all, I'm trying to think outside the box and reduce waste + $. My kids are 1 and 5 but they have slowly stopped using their outdoor playhouse. We have limited space due to city ordenances to place the coop. The current location of the swing set and the adjacent space next to our house are the...
  3. CluckkyKrista

    Share pics that make you smile!

    Hello all, It brings me joy to see pics of kiddos with their feathered friends. Please share your favourite pics and stories (with or without kids if you have them). Anything that warms your heart 🫶🏼 We can all use more of this in our feed :)
  4. Mcmchick

    Best chicks for kids???

    Hi ! I'm looking for suggestions on the best chickens for kids! My son is 5 years old. We have an orpington and a golden laced wyandotte at the moment from last year, they're attached to me though. This year he'll be very involved so I'm looking for a good breed for kids to handle, cuddle, and...
  5. S

    New here, and “Hi!” from North Carolina!

    Hello there! I am a mom of 2 girls under 2y.o., and am planning on becoming a chicken mama, too. Hoping to get a flock of chicks in the next couple months. Any suggestions/advice for making this process easier? Any favorite chicken breeds for really young kids? Any specific advice to...
  6. casschumama

    First time outside

    Here is one our EE chicks, Henny Penny. My 3 year old son and 5 year old daughter played with her outside for half an hour before she went back to the brooder. :) Henny Penny is 4 weeks old!
  7. J

    raising chicks and kids in the city

    Hello! I am officially trying to own my own chickens... but i have no idea what i am doing! I am reading a lot before our family commits. I have 2 kids ( 4year old and a 4 month old). 2 cats and 1 dog. Here are my questions 1. safety/ cleanliness: is it really that bad? is there going to be...
  8. Deejo20

    My intro / Dee / suburban mom / brandon

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? yes I’m totally new. Thought about it for years but this is our first foray. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 10 incubating eggs (3) What breeds do you have? Unknown possible black silkies or mixture (4) What are your...
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  9. CajunChooks

    newbie breed question - friendly in hot weather

    Howdy everyone, brand new member here... and soon to be new to raising chickens. So, I am just getting started on everything, have been doing my reading and nerding out on coop plans, but can't quite figure out the ideal breed for my situation. So, we want a good egg layer but also something...
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    My second oldest daughter learning to love our new Cochin hen
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  11. Three French Hens Coop

    Three French Hens Coop

    When I was a kid, my grandfather had about 30 hens in an enclosed coop (1970's) and supplied the neighbourhood with fresh eggs (for a modest price). When I had kids of my own, was living "in town" and heard them refer to a squirrel as a "wild animal", I thought "Hmmm... these kids need more...
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  12. Chick-Mania

    Say what i'm going to get chickens!

    I'm Sam, aged 24, FT mum to 3 kids. I plan to have 2 chickens (to start) by end of September 2019. I fully blame my friend for introducing me to her fantastic 2 soon, to be 4 then 6 Chickens. I looked after them for 2 days and loved it. I was hooked on idea to have own and get my children...
  13. HeatherKellyB

    Hello from newbie in NC

    Hi! I am so happy to be part of this amazing site! I have already learned so much in the past couple of days while reading over a few things. My daughter's second grade class hatched some chicks and we ended up getting the last 3. We have 1 Barred Rock and 2 that are a project the farm (where...
  14. zgun

    Little children

    I want to buy a breed that my grandsons can become friendly with. They are 5 and 3 and very gentle. What do you recommend? Also, I am new to this.
  15. L

    Im so nervous!

    Day 7 into incubating Silkie eggs. Candled today and 2 out of 12 had blood rings so I removed. I thought it would be more clear to me if the others were doing ok but seems the air cells were too big, maybe some still detached?! I was nervous and wanted to get them back in right away. Eggs were...
  16. Leslie Crawford

    Exclusive holiday promo: 25% off chicken kids' book, "Gwen the Rescue Hen"

    For the BackYard Chicken community, Stone Pier Press is offering my kids' chicken books, "Gwen the Rescue Hen" and, "Sprig the Rescue Pig," at 25% off the original price. These funny, uplifting, and beautifully illustrated animal rescue books make wonderful gifts for kids, ages 3-8. Go to Stone...
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  17. beati

    Playground for kids and chickens:)

    I just saw this article and thought I would share:)...
  18. chadro

    Poultry club in Western North Carolina

    The Macon County Poultry club meets on the the third Tuesday of each month to discuss topics related to raising backyard chickens. Meetings are open to the public of all ages family friendly and educational. For more information please call 828-349-2046 or 828-369-3916.
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  19. my2sweetpeas

    New to the Hen House

    Hi name is Anna. I have twin girls and we recently decided to venture into backyard chickens. It's a family adventure but the chicks are mostly the girls. But right now, I am doing the "dirty work" of cleaning their brooder and taking care of their water, the girls feed unless the container...
  20. B

    Hey everyone! We just ordered day old chicks!

    Hi everyone! My husband and I just ordered day old chicks. My husband has experience with baby chicks, horses, and other animals, but I don't. We are a homeschool family of 6; we have 4 children ages 3 months, almost 2 years old, 7 years old, and almost 10 years old. My sister in law has a...
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