sgregson Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi My eldest son has come home from school today with a letter that it's pets week next week at school and he's desperate to take along Rosie (his chicken). So, my question is what do people think about this? Would it be ridiculous as we've not had them very long and I'm also guessing that it will freak the poor girl out... I obviously recognise that it will be great for the children to see a chicken and be able to take along an egg or two! There's a form we need to fill in and I think we'll be given a slot so we won't be there for hours. Any thoughts anyone? Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I took Buzz to school a couple of months ago, as part of the " what our mums do" project for Mothering Sunday Lots of other mums of the Reception children went in too at various other times to talk about their jobs & hobbies etc. I'm sure I made the best impression Buzz was great, but then she is really placid & is my demo chicken at hen parties, & so really used to being handled. I was only there for about 1/4 hour max, Buzz was outside in a little fenced in play area, & I dropped lots of mealworms onto the tarmac to keep her occupied I took in a few layers pellets to show the children what she eats, & showed them an egg & her different types of feathers, & then those who wanted to gave her a stroke while she was held in hubby's arms The teacher took photos of her, which were up on the overhead at the Mothers Day assembly, while my son proudly announced to eveyone there " My mum looks after chickens"!!!! Go for it, it's a doddle & really "playground cred worthy " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 yep! we've taken ours to school with Sophie a couple of times madam bloolay enjoyed the cuddles....the others weren't so keen so we left them out of that bit and, as described in the post above...a really positive day all round be careful though...it can lead to other things! varoius other pets of ours have been trundled round there and now I teach veggie growing to my daughter's class at school every thursday afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I've done it. A very successful and enjoyable day. There is a risk assessment form on the Omlet Website that you can download for the elfnsafety if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Kettle Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I took Buffy into my daughter's yr 2 classroom. She was quite calm, let them stroke her, stalked around and pooed on the carpet! (Have baby wipes handy!) A successful trip all round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 This is really interesting as was going to ask about taking a chicken into my sons class. They are all 4 and 5 years and I thought I could just take my in a box and take along an egg, food, rubber egg to make them laugh (my son thinks its hilarious!!!) and then hold her and let them have a stroke and look and tell them about her comb and wattle and where the eggs come out of. I would just want to ensure I didnt upset and cause problems. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I haven't taken a chicken, but now a batch of chicks that went in. When DD was that age and they were supposed to take the pet for the whole day she wanted to take the cat. Are then cat (now dead) was fine on a lead and harness and the teacher made all the kids sit quitely in a ring and all was fine. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Whisper,my white cochin who hatched two chicks last saturday,is going to school on tuesday, along with the chicks!!! They are all three going in a cat basket, even the head teacher has made a request to come and see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I took Fairy one of our rescue girls in for my daughter when she did a talk on battery hens they loved seeing Fairy and were horrified about the space of an A4 sheet of paper to live in they especially remember her doing a poo just before we left I think Sarah managed to convert quite a few that day Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks for your responses - you've given me the confidence to give it a go Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Me too - will speak to teacher Tuesday and see if she would like me to bring one in one morning. Will just be basics as my sons class are only 4 and 5. Just hope I don't freak Nugget out. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hi Just thought I'd let you know that I took Rosie in for half an hour this morning and it went down a storm with the teacher and the children. The teacher was very interested in finding out about the eglu I do think Rosie was pleased to get back home though - never had so many strokes all at once and Josh was so proud Ella mentioned it to pre-school this morning and now they're interested in me taking one in for them Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Well done. It's great, my girls have been to school, Brownies and Guides and loved all the attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nugget is off to school next wednesday morning!!! May be on here asking some questions. Main concern is pooh everywhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I took Ginger our original into school when the boys did "The little Red Hen" book. Everyone loved it - I put newspaper down and the children sat in a ring while Ginger ate corn in the middle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Sal, I'm so glad it went well for you, I was thinking about you! My friend in work brought her 6 week old border collie pup in to the office today and everyone loved it, it raised morale incredibly. Its now been suggested that I bring one of the chooks in!!!!! Just goes to show, even when we're grown up and working, we're all still children at heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I wish i could take my girls into work for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
