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[IsaacK]

Was on here years ago, but can't remember my old email or login information. Finally got back into chickens for my 2 year old autistic son. They have been great therapy for him. Currently we have Easter Eggers, Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, and a couple mystery breeds. Thought I would check with folks here to see what everyone's thoughts were on my sons chickens' breeds, and also research a few new breeds.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi there and welcome back

Lovely breeds you have there and I'm sure this will be a fantastic experience for your son. Blooie has an excellent thread all about raising chickens with special needs kids. I'm sure you would enjoy it very much, please do pop by ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/935165/raising-chickens-and-special-needs-kids

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy being back

 

[silkiecuddles]

Hi, and welcome to BYC!!

Here is a link to a thread by @Calebs Chicks. She has an autistic son as well, and has gotten chicks for him. You can send her a private message if you want to get in touch with her. She's super nice

Also, you should definitely check out the link Yorkshire provided.

Best of luck to you and your son!!

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Hi and

Thanks for joining us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens, some of the docile breeds are Cochin, Buff Orpington, silkies.

 

[IsaacK]

Thank you all for the welcome. I have had many, many, chickens in the past and am delighted my son enjoys them as well in spite of his struggles. We have a little mixed starter flock for now, mostly so he could raise the chicks, but most will be leaving for their new homes soon as was planned. I am still not sure if we will be keeping full sized or bantams for the long haul. In any case, the goal will be a small number of birds that are easily discernible from each other. I am having some difficulty locating the breeds I really want though, and may have to look into ordering hatching eggs for them. The hatchery chicks were a great start, but I hope to get him into chicken shows as he gets older so I know I have some work to do before that day arrives. Thank you all again. -K