Chickens and children may not sound like the best combination. But, you might be surprised at how your whole family can have a great bonding experience with chickens.
Raising a small flock of chickens in your own backyard is so much more than a mere passing trend or fad. 
In fact, this is now starting to work itself into being a part of the lives of many families from all walks of life around the world. More and more people have learned that keeping chickens is one of the best activities that the entire family can take part in.
Just like planting their own garden and making them excited with the thought of eating food they grew themselves, teaching your kids about empathy for animals and responsibility is one of the most important and powerful lessons they can ever learn.
According to Lisa Steele, small kids can help with collecting eggs, scattering treats for chickens, and learning how to refill the feeders. On the other hand, the older children can be in charge of checking the waterers, cleaning up the coop, and rounding up the flock when the day ends.
The best thing about chickens is that they are quite low maintenance and they don’t need much aside from daily water and feed. However, you need to lock them up in a secure and safe coop every night for them to stay safe and protected from predators. If your kids are already older, you can transform their discarded playhouse into a great chicken coop.
Rebekah White lists down the top 13 chicken breeds perfect for kids and families to help parents teach their children some good lessons in life.
