they'reHISchickens :
I think it has a lot to do with the age of the child, age of the chick, and personality of both.
I have GD who I'd trust with anything anytime. ( seriously-- she has the gift!) Others, under supervision.
Some breeds of chickens are a lot calmer than others. Newborn chicks are pretty fragile. Three week olds are too feisty to be playthings for any but older children. One to two week old chicks are good for most age children to enjoy and not damage.
Know your child and know your chicks and act accordingly. No rule fits all.
This is exactly how I feel. Here's my GD with some older chicks:
I think it has a lot to do with the age of the child, age of the chick, and personality of both.
I have GD who I'd trust with anything anytime. ( seriously-- she has the gift!) Others, under supervision.
Some breeds of chickens are a lot calmer than others. Newborn chicks are pretty fragile. Three week olds are too feisty to be playthings for any but older children. One to two week old chicks are good for most age children to enjoy and not damage.
Know your child and know your chicks and act accordingly. No rule fits all.
This is exactly how I feel. Here's my GD with some older chicks:
