Chickens + Kids: The Perfect (and Slightly Chaotic) Backyard Team

Let’s be real—kids and chickens are basically made for each other Chickens are funny little dinosaurs that poop eggs (magical, right?), and kids are curious, messy mini-humans who love having a job that feels important Put them together and suddenly you’ve got a built-in farm crew, life lessons on tap, and maybe even a few less “I’m bored” complaints

Here’s why you should involve kids in chicken care—and how to make it fun (and safe) for everyone

Why Bother Letting the Kids Help?

  1. They Learn Responsibility (Without Rolling Their Eyes Too Much)

Taking care

Learning From Chickens Part 2

With coronavirus closing schools, millions of parents have unexpectedly become home school teachers They are learning how valuable trained professional teachers are as they attempt to help their kids expand their math, reading, and problem-solving abilities
It’s a great time to buy a few baby chicks Start them soon and by late summer they’ll be laying delicious eggs in the backyard Having the ability to produce food is comforting in this age of anxiety A flock of six hens will give a family over two dozen eggs a week
Hoover’s Hatchery reports record chick orders, probably