Introduce Your Kids to the Eggstraordinary World of Chicken Keeping

Introduce Your Kids to the Eggstraordinary World of Chicken Keeping
Chicken keeping has become more popular. Fotokostic/Shutterstock
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Raising chickens is an all-around great experience for kids. Chickens are productive, pleasant to be around, and a provide a variety of learning experiences for your kids. I had a small chicken flock for years and because chickens are easy to care for and are relatively low maintenance, most kids will be able to easily manage the day to day chores while also delighting in the many rewards.

So let’s take a closer look at how best to introduce your kids to the wonderful world of chicken keeping and its educational benefits, as well as ways to broaden their chicken-keeping experience.

Why Chickens?

Chickens are wonderful pets. They’re intelligent and sociable like dogs and curious like cats. They’re active and playful little creatures and will be flap-happy with glee to have a daily playdate with your kids. Chickens are also chatty birds and they enjoy having “conversations” with their human keepers. They’ll also respond to music, singing, whistling, and any attempts your kids make at mimicking their clucks and coos.
Karen Doll
Karen Doll
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Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com
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