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Chandlerharris
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Oh, the highlight of the 3.5 year old’s day is chicken chores and holding “his” silkies (to their horror ). I am teaching him to be gentle and kind, always under supervision.Ha! Yes. 100% this. Have a calm chair from which you dispense mealworms. You don't find them to give it to them - make them come to you. Don't reach out to handle or pet (even though they're floofy and soft and it's hard). After a while, they will enjoy your calm nature and your treats!
As for the kids... they need to associate kids with a different style of day, so maybe don't use the chair? I'm brainstorming on differences here that can make them not associate you with being squealed at and grabbed by the kids. I DO think that handling chickens is great for kids, I'm not saying don't let them.
That’s a good idea about the chair! Maybe I’ll do that at nap with some worms. So hard not to touch though *eye twitches* Those fluffy butts