Best chicken for little kids?

[LlamaGirl4]

Maybe consider Buckeyes. They are an Ohio developed breed, so that could play into the park educational aspect. My understanding they have a good disposition.

We’ve considered those too! Thanks!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I think getting some Buckeyes would be really great!

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Silkie or Cochin will absolutely be your best bet! The are so sweet and docile, the perfect breeds for children!

 

[WindingRoad]

im asking this question for a local park. This park has a old shed that they are converting into a chicken coop and they will be getting 8 pullets. Someone will raise them at their house until they are old enough to be brought to the park.
Since the park obviously is swarmed with children the chickens will have to be very gentle and kind and I’ve said that buff Orpingtons are good birds but I want to know your opinion.
What is the best breed for kids?

Sorry to rain on your parade. Chickens are dirty, Ever look at their feet. Yorkshire terriers are not recommended for households with small children because they can be dropped and injuried. Even docile chickens like BO can scratch my hand when I pick her up. She knows me, she knows I'm gonna feed her, but she doesn't realize she's scratching me. Chickens are a lot of work. Who's gonna do first aid on a child who's been scratched and hope it doesn't lead to a severe infection. Many petting zoos have been closed because children have gotten sick. Will the town carry liability insurance. Seems like this endeavor hasn't be very well thought out. I wouldn't let my kids ( grandkids that is) handle chickens. Not even my own.

 

[Mimi13]

I think brahmas would be best.
They’re gentle giants. They’re great pet chickens for their quiet and tame nature, they’re very cold hardy and they’re good winter egg layers.
They’re also great broodies
Good with children. Mine have never pecked anyone.

I breed them. Here’s some pics of mine
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Your birds are gorgeous. I am about to talk myself into some Brahmas, BUT I didn’t make my nest boxes larges enough, just the normal 12x12x12. That breed wasn’t on my radar when I built my coop.

 

[townchicks]

We had a parks meeting yesterday night and my mom and I are trying to be volunteers. Especially in the summer and late spring I’ll be able to help out more.

I'm glad that you are being involved in the planning. If you can, please stress that the care should not should not be left solely in the hands of volunteers. There needs to be one or two park employees in charge, so volunteers can be properly trained and so someone will be aware and will step in should someone be sick or just flake out. Thanks for answering some of my questions. I'm relieved to hear that there is a plan for cockerels, and that the chicks will be raised with kids. It sounds as if this could work out.

 

[LlamaGirl4]

I'm glad that you are being involved in the planning. If you can, please stress that the care should not should not be left solely in the hands of volunteers. There needs to be one or two park employees in charge, so volunteers can be properly trained and so someone will be aware and will step in should someone be sick or just flake out. Thanks for answering some of my questions. I'm relieved to hear that there is a plan for cockerels, and that the chicks will be raised with kids. It sounds as if this could work out.

I’m really hoping this works! My older sister (who has been around chickens since she was 4. Shes 28 now) might be head of this. We are trying to convince her!! I will definetly be able to help on weekends and next year I will probably be homeschooled so I’ll have more time and we will train others to take care of the chicken so safely

 

[townchicks]

Many petting zoos have been closed because children have gotten sick. Will the town carry liability insurance.

Good point. Please bring this up to the planning committee.

 

[LlamaGirl4]

Sorry to rain on your parade. Chickens are dirty, Ever look at their feet. Yorkshire terriers are not recommended for households with small children because they can be dropped and injuried. Even docile chickens like BO can scratch my hand when I pick her up. She knows me, she knows I'm gonna feed her, but she doesn't realize she's scratching me. Chickens are a lot of work. Who's gonna do first aid on a child who's been scratched and hope it doesn't lead to a severe infection. Many petting zoos have been closed because children have gotten sick. Will the town carry liability insurance. Seems like this endeavor hasn't be very well thought out. I wouldn't let my kids ( grandkids that is) handle chickens. Not even my own.

I get your concern thanks for replying.
We will most likely only be having kids pick up birds at certain times and with certain birds. The child will be helped with an adult (me or some other worker) while holding a chicken. The parks will make people sign a waiver saying they won’t sue the parks. And In the middle of the parks there has always been a medical center

 

[LlamaGirl4]

Good point. Please bring this up to the planning committee.

Will do thanks @townchicks and @WindingRoad