I know everyone has different methods of training their birds, but I have read in several places that carrying a bird 'roo or otherwise upside down can be dangerous especially if it is not something you do regularly and know how to.
Just my opinion..:)
O boy!
Well, I don't have kids but maybe my thoughts can help a bit. Firstly, 'said child' needs to be told not to chase the hens - period. Apart from putting him in danger from the roo it can play havoc with the egg cycle!
My best suggestion is to have the child sit quietly holding a compliant...