We are getting our first chickens (babies) next week.
(2 auracana, 1 buff orphington, 3 golden wynadottes). I have some enthusiastic helpers who are 6, 5, 3, and 1 yrs old. Only the 5&1 are mine, we are literally having a shared flock with our neighborhood- we are raising the chicks then they move next door.
What signs of distress tell you to tell the kids to leave the chickens alone? How many times a day and by how many different people should a chick be handled?
I would love to have tame, healthy, happy chickens.
PS I know my 1 yr old is really only going to get to watch until they are big birds. He's working really hard on petting cats nicely.
Thanks for all advice

What signs of distress tell you to tell the kids to leave the chickens alone? How many times a day and by how many different people should a chick be handled?
I would love to have tame, healthy, happy chickens.
PS I know my 1 yr old is really only going to get to watch until they are big birds. He's working really hard on petting cats nicely.
Thanks for all advice