help! I have a 7 yr old son that wants a leghorn rooster!

[Rootball]

Not sure who you were asking, but I think they'll be great.

 

[Gonzo]

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yeah, I kinda got lost in the thread too. LOL! I was talking to you & shortcake both. I'm here to learn everything I can, and I'll take all the help I can get... Thanks yall'!

 

[augustmomx2]

gonzo&hispeeps :

I have a 7 yr old that is determined to get a leghorn male! I've heard that they can be aggresive & mean. I can't seem to get this through his head! All the breeds that we have are calm docile, gentle breeds, because I don't want the kids to have a negative experience. Both are kids are in love with the chickens, and will be joining the 4H soon. They want to show their chickens. I've tried to show him a silkie, but he thinks they have an ugly face because you can't realy see their eyes. Are there any other breeds out there that would look similar to this brown legorn that would be more kid friendly? I don't know? I told him he wouldn't like being chased, spurred, and or bitten! He's so stubborn! Any suggestions?

OMG! My son (he's 6, almost 7) states the same thing about Silkies..."they are ugly cuz you can't see their eyes"

We were discussing showing chickens as well, for next year. His current favorite chicken are the Mille Flueurs (sp?) I sat down with him on the computer and we spent forever looking @ pictures & discussing chickens. Maybe if you show him all the types that are out there, he'll change his mind?​

 

[Gonzo]

Sounds like us! how cute! Its great they're interested in chckens! beats vidio games!

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OMG! My son (he's 6, almost 7) states the same thing about Silkies..."they are ugly cuz you can't see their eyes"

We were discussing showing chickens as well, for next year. His current favorite chicken are the Mille Flueurs (sp?) I sat down with him on the computer and we spent forever looking @ pictures & discussing chickens. Maybe if you show him all the types that are out there, he'll change his mind?

 

[amazondoc]

Another possibility, if he's really stuck on the leghorns, is to get leghorn bantams. My bantam leghorn roo is VERY game with other roos, but he has not been aggressive with me. And if he were, he's too small to do much damage.