Handling chicks?

[nsanywhere]

Yes, lots of handling is great for chicks (and all animals!).

Rules for kids that I use are that they sit down and stay put. Chicks are resiliant, but I'm not a fan of them being dropped. I'm also afraid of kids getting excited, running around, jumping back, squealing, etc. I find that keeping the kids calm and quiet is best for all.

One thing I like to do is get the kids to sit in a circle with their legs out (or just feet touching if there are 2 kids), then the chicks get to run around in the middle and a whole bunch of the cuties can be out at once. Just be sure to put down a few towels

 

[catdaddy66]

you may also want to feed them by hand to increase the trust. Then they will know that people hands bring the goodies!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, my kids sat down as well. I didn't want them dropping the chicks. After a while the chicks would snooze on their legs. (just beware, they WILL poop on you)

See what saving a life (he tore himself open when hatching) + lots of handling (required by the saving the life part) = a cockeral who will snooze on your leg. (I was really hoping he'd be a girl, but nope)